It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jim McKinnon, beloved husband, father, Grandpa, sibling, and friend. Jim passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and countless cherished memories.
Jim was born into a large family and was the son of Raymond Francis McKinnon and Clara Woods McKinnon of Concord, California. He grew up surrounded by siblings and a strong sense of family, which remained central to his life. Jim’s commitment to his family extended to his marriage to Sue McKinnon, with whom he shared 34 wonderful years, and to his son, Nick LaDuke, whom he lovingly embraced as a stepfather and adopted fully into his heart and life.
Preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Clara McKinnon, and siblings, Timothy Raymond McKinnon, Patrick William McKinnon, Paul Richard McKinnon, Julie Ruth McKinnon, William Gerard McKinnon, Mary Claire McKinnon Philpot, and two grandchildren, Bandera and Blayze LaDuke.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Sue, and their son, Nick and wife, Megan, grandson, West, as well as his surviving siblings, Frances Martin, Janet Wise and husband, Johnny, Jane Malloy and husband, Pat, Carol Lewis and husband, David, Bridget Chalmers, and husband Tom, Susan Dean and husband, Kenneth, Andrew McKinnon and wife, Louann, and Karen Erny and husband, Roy.
Jim will be remembered for his remarkable kindness and compassion, qualities that he extended not just to his family but to everyone he encountered. His love for Nick exemplified this tenderness, as he embraced the role of stepdad with open arms, offering unwavering love and support throughout Nick’s life. Jim’s selflessness and generosity of spirit touched many lives, and he will be remembered as someone who put others first, always with a kind word and caring heart.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made in his honor to either the Ronald McDonald House at www.mhc.org/donate , the Aubri Brown Club at www.theaubribrownclub.org/donate , or the Rhett Sullivan Foundation at www.rhettsullivan.org/get-involved/ .
What a beautiful role model for everyone to emulate. Miss you so much, Jim.💕👍🏻
Dear Sue, Nick, Megan and West,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We were blessed to have Jim, Sue and Nick as neighbors for 30+ years. He was a good man and will truly be missed.
Blessings to your family Sue McKinnon. Jim was for sure such a loving dear man. I know he loved you more than life itself. We want to be leaving a thumb print on this world when we leave.
Jim sure did that. Love love you!!
Jean D.
Sue I am so sorry for your loss. Jim sounds like an amazing man and I wish I could have known him. Prayers for you and your family for comfort and peace. Love you.
We will always remember Jimbos warm and welcoming hug when we met first time at Laura’s and Paul’s wedding 13 years ago. The Sight of that big ole truck skillfully squeezed in to Laura drive way was such a fun visit for the Kids and us.
Rest in peace dear Jim Love and Hugs to family You were the greatest
The short amount of time I had to visit with Jim at the reunion was great. Again he was a teddy bear. My thoughts are with you
I miss you very much
Love you
Love you
My sweet cousin! Jimmy, so grateful to have been born into our
Big crazy family. The best part was being one of the eight vintage
1959 cousins. So happy to have been part of our little group since we were born! I love you to pieces and will miss your sweet face!