Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....MCCONATHY, JAMES LESLIE  July 14, 2015
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News Star World - July 16, 2015
JAMES LESLIE MCCONATHY

Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. James Leslie (Mac) McConathy, Sr. 
of Rayville, LA will be held at 11:00 AM Friday July 17, 2015 at the First 
Baptist Church in Rayville, LA with Dr. Eddie Wren officiating. Interment with 
Military Honors will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction 
of Mulhearn Funeral Home in Rayville, LA.

Mac was born December 19, 1927 in Gibsland, Louisiana to Mattie Marie Cole 
McConathy and Oliver Leslie McConathy and passed July 14, 2015 at his residence 
surrounded by his family.

Upon graduation from Bryceland High School he attended Northwestern State 
University on an athletic scholarship. He excelled in academics and sports, 
earning All-Conference accolades in basketball and track. He was chosen as a 
member of the Demon Basketball All-Century Team and later inducted, along with 
his two brothers, into the NSU Athletic Hall of Fame. After earning his 
bachelor's degree at NSU, he obtained his master's degree in education and 
administration from the University of Arkansas. During the Korean Conflict, Mac 
served with the United States Air Force, retiring as a Major in the USAF 
Reserve.

Mac began his career in education in Tensas Parish; serving as teacher, coach, 
principal and Superintendent of Schools. He served as Superintendent of Schools 
for Richland Parish during the court ordered desegregation of public schools. 
He championed fairness, equality and most of all, excellence in leadership.

Following his retirement from education, he began a successful career as a 
financial advisor with New York Life Insurance Company. Serving his many 
clients, friends, and professional organizations, he consistently received 
industry recognition. He was a lifetime Member of the Million Dollar Round 
Table in recognition of his level of production and his quality of business. 
Following his twenty year tenure at NYLIC, Mac and Mary took on yet another 
adventure at West Lane Farms, in Richland Parish. There Mac became a reputable 
cattleman.

Mac was unfailing in caring for others and his love of Christ. He is remembered 
for his active involvement as a deacon and Sunday School teacher, in Gideons 
International, and a volunteer with Care and Share Ministries. Apart from his 
faith, nothing was more precious to him than his family. He will be remembered 
for being wise, thoughtful and generous with his time.

He is preceded by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary 
Lane McConathy; daughter, Melissa McConathy Smith (Mike); sons, James L. 
McConathy, Jr. (Tammy) and Thomas L. McConathy (Jill); brothers, John R. 
McConathy (Corene) and George O. McConathy (Terry); brother-in-law, Alvin Lane; 
trusted friend, Joe Watkins; grandchildren, Bradford Smith (Amie), Stewart 
Smith (Bay), Daniel Smith (Shelby), Adam McConathy (Theresa), Caroline 
McConathy Schneider (Davis), Chandler Leija, Roman McConathy, Maddox McConathy, 
, Britton McConathy, Tyler McConathy, Jacob May, Luke McConathy, and; great 
grandchildren, Allen Smith, Hannah Smith, Linton Smith, Lane Smith, Cole 
McConathy, Carson McConathy, Colin McConathy, Addison McConathy, and Asa 
McConathy and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Grandsons will serve as Pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Thursday July 16, 2015 in the 
fellowship hall at the First Baptist Church in Rayville.

Memorials may be made to his favorite organizations listed above.

Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Mulhearn Funeral Home

Rayville, LA 

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