James Ross McKillen passed away at home on April 3, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born September 18, 1924 in Ashley, PA where he graduated from high school in 1939. After graduation he worked in Baltimore, MD with the Glenn L Martin Co Building B-26 bombers. Jim entered the service in 1943, served with the First Army in the 564th AAA Battalion and received battle stars for participation in the campaigns of Northern France, Rhineland and Ardennes. After graduation from Wilkes University, Jim was employed by Allied Signal as a senior sales engineer and upon transfer Oklahoma was manager of their Navigation and Control Division Logistic Support Office from which he retired after 38 years of service. A lifelong Christian, Jim was a member and faithful servant at St. Lukes United Methodist Church for over 50 years. He loved his church, it’s ministers and members. Jim was preceded in death by his bride of 58 years Ruthie, his parents Jim and Daisy and his sister Peggy. Jim is survived by his and Ruthie’s five children Kathleen, Peggy, Nancy, Lois and Jim, 9 grandchildren, his beloved sister Faith and many nieces and nephews.
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