of Cushman, AR
December 12, 1942 - October 3, 2019
James F. McPherson, 76, of Cushman passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019.
He was born on December 12, 1942 in Magness, Arkansas to James and Lorene (McDoniel) McPherson.
James graduated in 1960 from Jeffersonville High School in Jeffersonville, Indiana; he was a tool and die machinist and owned and operated his own shop. He was a member of Central Avenue Methodist Church in Batesville.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Linda (Benton) McPherson of the home; one son, Patrick McPherson (Lynora) of Cushman; two brothers, Billy McPherson (Vicki) of Conway and Jackie McPherson (Vicki) of Heber Springs; two sisters, Carol Padgett (Wayne) of Little Rock and Teresa McPherson of Hot Springs; seven grandchildren, Keith, Amanda, Fallon, Tandra and Kennedy McPherson and Christin and Mackenzie Holt; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sons, Mark and Michael McPherson.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Ron Bates and Dr. David Warner.
Funeral Services will begin at 2:00 pm Monday, October 7, 2019 at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville with Carl Blankenship officiating.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm Monday prior to service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 901 N. University Ave, Little Rock, AR 72207.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers Jan Qualls
Linda, I am so sad to hear about your loss....keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers...
Sorry to hear of your loss Jackie. Our prayers are with you and your family
Linda I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Saying a prayer for you and your family.
Love to all.
Thinking of you all. Got you in my love, thoughts & prayers.
Jackie, so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother, may God bless you in your sorrow. Nelda
We're so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you🙏🏼🙏🏼.
With deepest sympathy,
Teresa and Randall Craig
Uncle Jimmy was one of a kind. I have so many fond memories. He could always make you laugh and he was a great story teller. Prayers for his family.
Keeping your family in our prayers.
Linda and the kids, we are very sadden to hear of Jim's passing. We have missed visiting with you these past few years and will send up some extra prayers during this this time.
John, Evelyn, Kathy
So very sorry to hear of the death of Jim McPherson. Thoughts and prayers are with Linda and the family through this most difficult time. May they feel God's strength, courage and peace.