James “Quick Draw” McGraw, 84, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Baptist Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 25 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM with the funeral service to follow. Interment will be at Lakewood Memorial Park.
He was born on November 12, 1938 to the late Hershel and Rena Faye Shrum McGraw. He served in the US Army and later retired as a Deputy Sherriff with the Hinds County Sherriff’s Department after more than 30 years of service. He was a member of Bolton Baptist Church. He was an avid gun collector and very involved in local Civil War reenactments.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Marie Kyle McGraw; daughters, Nonia Ruffin and Margaret Phillips (Steve); grandchildren, Amie Hess, Nicky Ruffin, Madison Phillips, Kyle Phillips; great grandchildren, Shelby Hood, Charlotte Hess, William Hess, and Della Hess. He is also survived by his kitty companions, Boo Boo and Little Bit.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Beauvior, the Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library, at www.visitbeauvior.org