Services will be held to celebrate the life of James "Jim" Michael McGann at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Hill Crest Memorial Chapel. Interment with military honors will follow at Hill Crest Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m. until service time.
Jim was born on June 8, 1945 in Worcester, MA. He was raised in Rutland, MA and attended Wachusett High School and continued his education at Worcester State College. He received his graduate's degree from LA Tech. In addition, he served as an ROTC instructor at Texas Tech and LA Tech. Jim served his country for over 21 years in the United States Air Force including serving as Deputy Base Commander at Barksdale AFB, retiring as a Lt. Colonel.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Marilyn McGann and brother, Jack McGann.
Jim is survived by his wife, Joyce McGann; step sons, Clark Gilbert and wife, Connie and Alan Gilbert and wife Treva; grandchildren, Blaine Gilbert (wife Kelsey), Kyle Gilbert and Kimberly Harrell (husband Chase); sister, Missy Behrendt (husband Rob); niece, Lauren Schufft (husband Denny); nephews, Brandan Behrendt (wife Cassidy) and Josh Behrendt; and aunt, Mary Brooks.
The family would like to thank the First Responders for their compassionate response and efforts.
