Mr. Jimmy Ronald McGaughy

McGAUGHY, Mr. Jimmy - Age 67, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 at Hurley Medical Center. Family hour 10:00 AM Thursday, January 25, 2024 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM. Friends and family will assemble at the chapel 10:00 AM Thursday. Mr. McGaughy will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home and may be viewed Wednesday, January 24, 2024 from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Jimmy Ronald McGaughy (67) was born on April 10th 1956, to the late great Willie and Nola McGaughy who preceded him in death. He was the 2nd oldest of his siblings. Jimmy made his transition on January 8th 2024 at Hurley hospital in Flint MI. Jimmy was baptized at an early age. He found Christ again and turned his life around. He was a member of the AME Church. Our beloved Jimmy graduated from Central High School, where he was on the wrestling team, and proud to be the Central Indian for two years. He was also proud to be from the St John Community. Jimmy had a love of cars, especially Cadillacs. His passion was singing. He was in many groups, Revolution of Soul, Inner Soul, Maurice Davis Revue, and he sang at quite a few churches. Jimmy loved spending time with family and friends, playing cards, Dominos, watching movies, eating popcorn, and cooking. Jimmy was loved by many people including his coworkers and clients. He loved going to work on his off days teaching Bible study to the elderly at WillowBrook Manor. He had a passion for helping people, especially the elderly. Jimmy had a great sense of humor. He truly will be missed. Jimmy had an older brother who preceded him in death, Mr. Willie Jr. McGaughy II; and two sons, Deontay Farris and Gregory Hodo. Jimmy Ronald McGaughy leaves to cherish his memory: two children, Kenya and Jimmy McGaughy; brother, Anthony McGaughy; 2 sisters, Eleanor (Charles) Jones and Cynthia (Ronald) Tapplin; 3 grandchildren, Kentre, Trevelle and Kania Timmons; sister-in-law, Pamela McGaughy of Detroit, MI; 4 nieces, Katrina (Michael) Parker, Serena (Christopher) Carethers, Tiara Underwood, and Shekinah Tapplin; 3 nephews, Willie III (Kia) McGaughy, Charles-Christopher (Crystal) Jones, and Ronald JR. (Marissa) Tapplin; 21 nieces and nephews; 15 great-nieces and nephews. The Thomas family (his extended family), and a host of other relatives and friends near and far.

Mr. Jimmy Ronald McGaughy

April 10, 1956 - January 8, 2024