James A. McGaha

James A. McGaha, 87, of Cleveland passed away Saturday July 7, 2018 at the family residence.  He was a minister in the Church of Christ for over 50 years.  He ministered at Union Grove Church of Christ, Benton Church of Christ, Macedonia Church of Christ in Blue Ridge GA, Newport Church of Christ, Rogersville Church of Christ, Boardtown Church of Christ, and South Liberty Church of Christ.  He was a member of East Side Church of Christ.  His hobbies included gardening.

He was preceded in death by his mother Irene Duggan, step-father Clarence Duggan, daughter-in-law Tammy McGaha and granddaughter Crystal McGaha.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years Geraldine Carver McGaha, sons Jimmy McGaha, Jerry (Kimmy) McGaha, Jonathan McGaha all of Cleveland, and Jody McGaha of Blue Ridge, GA, daughter Tina (Dale) Murray of Cleveland. Grandchildren Lasha Akin, Cole McGaha, Laurel McGaha, Dee Dee McGaha, Annie McGaha, Cody McGaha, Taylor McGaha, Gaven McGaha, Tyler Murray, along with several great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 5:00 p.m. Monday, July 9, 2018 in the chapel of Fike-Randolph & Son Funeral Home with Minister Jeff Archey officiating. Interment will follow in Union Grove Church of Christ Cemetery with Trevor Cartwright, Dale Murray, Tyler Murray, Brian Cartwright, Cole McGaha, and Kenneth Flowers serving as pallbearers.

His family will receive friends from 2:00-5:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.

We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the McGaha family guestbook at www.fikefh.com