James I. McKerley

Mr. James Ira McKerley, age 90, of Douglasville, GA passed away Saturday, October 18, 2014. He was born September 26, 1924 in Jacksonville, AL. Mr. McKerley began working in the Cotton Mill in Jacksonville, AL at a very early age. He retired from Austell Boxboard then the Board of Education in Paulding County. James enjoyed bowling, playing pool and gardening. He was a long-time member of Cochran Ridge Baptist Church.

Mr. McKerley is preceded in death by his wife Ruby Mae McKerley, parents, George and Beatrice McKerley as well as two sons, James Eddie and William David McKerley.

Mr. McKerley is survived by one son, Charles McKerley, IV and special friend Sandra Priest of Douglasville, GA; one brother, Norman McKerley of Cumming, GA; and one sister, Louise Duke of Odessa, TX; 4 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 from 12 PM until 2 PM. The funeral service will be at 2 PM on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 in the Rosehaven Chapel with Dr. Rick Eaves officiating. Interment will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens.

Those who wish to express condolences or share a special memory may do so online at www.whitleygarner.com