James Edward ‘Jim’ Hennessy, Jr.

James (Jim) Edward Hennessy, Jr., age 87, passed away Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at his residence.

Jim was born on August 27, 1931 in Atlanta, to the late James Edward Hennessy, Sr., and Ethel Mae Graddick Hennessy. He married Jean Hennessy on September 16, 1950 and lived in Riverdale, before moving to Monticello in 1995.

Jim was a member of Monticello Baptist Church and formerly served as a deacon. Before retirement, he owned and operated G&H Sporting Goods.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Jean Hennessy; his great-granddaughter, Allie Godfrey; and sister, Gwendolyn Froment.

He is survived by daughters, Deborah (Bob) Jourdan of Senoia, Shawn (Michael) Kelley of McDonough, Jamie Denis of Monticello and Erin Gomez of Suwanee; grandchildren, Lauren Anderson, Robby Jourdan, Matthew Kelley, Ashley Saunders, Andie Schwarz, Corlyn Gomez, and Isabella Gomez; and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018 at Monticello Baptist Church. Interment will be held in West View Cemetery. Rev. David Artessa will officiate.

Serving as pallbearers will be Ronald Nelms, Robby Jourdan, Bob Jourdan, Jimmy McMichael, Jim Williams and Billy Nalls.

The family will receive friends from 2 until 3 p.m., Wednesday , Sept. 12, 2018, prior to the service, at Jordan Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Monticello Baptist Church.

Jordan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visit our website at www.jordanfuneralhomemonticello.com.