James L. "Jim" McConathy, Jr.

James “Jim” Leslie McConathy, Jr. passed away on February 13, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father, James L. McConathy, Sr., and mother, Mary Lane McConathy. He is survived by his sister, Melissa Smith and brother-in-law Mike; brother, Tom McConathy and sister-in-law Jill; his eldest son, Adam McConathy and his wife Theresa, and their sons Cole, Carson, and Colin; his only daughter, Caroline Schneider and son-in-law Davis, and their son Ford; his wife, Tammy, the mother of his younger sons, Roman and Maddox McConathy; his stepson, Chandler; and seven nephews.

He graduated from Rayville High School in 1974. He had an exceptional basketball career, which awarded him a scholarship to Louisiana Tech. As a Letterman, he continued the family basketball legacy. Jim graduated from Louisiana Tech with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Finance in 1978.

Jim like his father, Mac McConathy, was a leader and top agent throughout his distinguished career at New York Life. Jim earned his designation as a lifetime council member in the Million Dollar Round Table during his forty years in the investment industry and developed many lasting relationships among his associates and clients.

He was a sports enthusiast and a great supporter to all of his sons and his grandsons in their athletic endeavors. Jim made a point to be at every one of his sons’ games.

He was an avid bow hunter with a particular interest in the white-tail deer.

What Jim enjoyed most were good times with friends and family. He never met a stranger and collected friendships all throughout his life. Jim was deeply loyal to those friendships and to his family.

His spirit of generosity in life and appreciation for a great story will be missed.

Visitation will be held at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe from 3:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. on Sunday, February 16, 2020. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, February 17, 2020, at First Baptist Church in Rayville, LA, with Dr. Eddie Wrenn officiating. A private family burial will follow the services.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.