James Edgar McCafferty

James Edgar “Jimmy” McCafferty – a 74 year-old native and resident of Mobile passed away Sunday, April 15, 2012. Mr. McCafferty retired from the Electrician’s Union Local 505 after many years of service. He was a member of several local mystic societies, and enjoyed skydiving, scuba diving, fishing, camping, water skiing, and riding motorcycles. Mr. McCafferty was preceded in death by his parents, John J. and Doris Fowler “Mamoo” McCafferty, and three brothers, Robert “Bobby” McCafferty, John McCafferty, Jr., and William “Billy” McCafferty. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Linda “Mac” McCafferty; two daughters, Gina Hovell (Donald) and Brandy Coker (Todd); brother, Ted McCafferty (Barbara); grandchildren, Brian and Jennifer Hovell and Abby and Jake Coker; great-granddaughter, Samantha Durden; sister-in-law, Pat McCafferty; other relatives and friends. The family would like to offer a special thanks to Dr. Liston Jones, Dr. Daniel Spriggs, and the staff of Odyssey Hospice, especially George, Wendy, and Libby, for all of their wonderful care and professional support. A memorial visitation will be held at Radney Funeral Home on Dauphin Street, on Saturday, April 21, 2012, from 1-3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association. Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com. Arrangements by Radney Funeral Home, 3155 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama 36606.