James “Jim” Michael McGhee, 70, died September 28, 2021, at his home. He was born August 14, 1951, in Hutchinson, to William Harold and Betty (Jones) McGhee.
Jim graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1969, and in the 1990’s, he graduated from Hutchinson Community College with his associate degree. Jim retired from Lowen Sign Company as a finish and press operator after 15 years of service. He enjoyed watching the Chiefs, Royals, and Jayhawks. Jim, known for his love of cars, (especially Ford), enjoyed spending time at Kansas International Dragway in Maize where he could be seen almost every weekend with his Diet Pepsi in hand. Jim’s greatest joy though, was his four grandchildren; he looked forward to supporting and attending their sporting and school events.
On July 24, 1970, he married Sharon Rae Showalter, in Hutchinson.
Jim is survived by: his wife of 51 years, Sharon of Hutchinson; children, Matthew McGhee (Lori) and their children, Lane and Brooke of Olathe, and Monica Denton (Abe) and their children, Liam and Alaina of Paola; two brothers John and Chuck (Beth); and one sister, Marjorie Galemore. He also had a brother by heart, Jim Elliott and a host of friends who shared their love of cars with Jim.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Bill.
Celebration of Life service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastor Matt Stafford officiating. Friends may sign his book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. To view Jim’s service online, the link will be available at the end of his obituary on Elliott Mortuary’s website the day of the service, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the James McGhee Memorial Fund (to benefit organizations Jim supported), in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.