Obituary of James McNabb

James "Jim" Mickey McNabb Sr., of Villa Hills, KY passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY on Friday, September 2, 2016 at the age of 74. He was born in Covington, KY on October 21, 1941; the son of Forest and Ruth Ann McNabb. Jim served his country in the Marine Corp. and served two tours of duty during the Vietnam War. He was a retired maintenance professional, having worked at both General Electric and North Key and was a member at St. Barbara's Catholic Church in Erlanger, KY. Jim was a jack of all trades and a gunsmith who enjoyed collecting guns and tinkering with anything he could find. His greatest joy, however, was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Jeffery McNabb. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Diane; children, James "Jamey" (Brenda) McNabb Jr., Jason (Heather) McNabb, Jeremy McNabb, Justin (Stephanie) McNabb and Megan (Joshua) Zurborg; siblings, Jerry McNabb, Donna McNabb and Sandra McNabb; grandchildren, Lyndsey, Faith, Caleb, Haley, Aaliyah, Grace, Taylor, James Mason, Payton, Chloe, Christian and Adalyn; great-granddaughter, Scarlett; as well as other relatives and friends. Visitation for Jim will be held from 11:00 AM until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Home, Independence. Burial will immediately follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery.