James McLaughlin Way

James McLaughlin Way, age 46, of Atlanta, died peacefully at his home from complications due to advanced heart failure on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. He is survived by his loving partner of fifteen years, Ann Elizabeth Misner; his son, Lion James Way; his soul-mates and sisters, Caitlin Way and Siobhan Way; his niece, Sophie Way Marcus; the Douds Family; in-laws, Tom and Elsie Misner and the Misner Family; Finn the dog and Mr. PePe the cat; and a host of wonderful friends, acquaintances, and complete strangers who loved him dearly. James was preceded in death by his parents, James Edward and Sarah Cathryn (Douds) Way of Atlanta; his dear friends Craig Smith and Robin Paige; and his beloved Mrs. Nini Mao Way.

James Way was a world-renowned artist and painter, a hero, a loving and passionate friend, partner, brother, father. James was blessed by God with a gift that is rare and fragile and changes the internal thermostat of humans, an ability to express himself through his art in a way that moves the soul. Through his God-given talent, and his beautiful, courageous, wounded heart and soul, he gave to humanity, to a community, and to his family. His passionate, open-hearted way of living in this world showed strength, love, reverence, humor, and beauty to all who knew him and to a world that so desperately needs it.

A funeral is scheduled for Monday, October 13, 2014 at 2 o’clock at the Cathedral of Christ the King. The visitation is scheduled for Sunday, October 12, 2014 from 5 until 8 o’clock at H. M. Patterson & Son – Spring Hill. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lion Way Family Fund in support of his son's care, welfare, and education by visiting any Wells Fargo bank. James Way's work can be viewed at www.waystudios.com.