Mr. Jimmy McAnally

Jimmy “Pap” McAnally, 83, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Jimmy lived a life rooted in faith, family, and simple joys. Born on April 20, 1942, to Marvin Ecer McAnally and Iva Clela Carpenter McAnally. Jimmy dedicated his life and career to helping others. On February 9, 1969, he started the Inhalation Therapy Department at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville, where he later served as Director of Respiratory Therapy. His quiet leadership and unwavering compassion made a lasting impact on his colleagues, patients and community. Jimmy retired in 2008 after 39 years of service. He was a Christian man, saved by grace and deeply respectful of everyone he encountered. He lived his faith with humility, showing his love for God not just in words but in the way he served others. Jimmy found joy in the simple things by telling stories, teaching, exploring, camping, strumming his guitar or whittling something out of nothing. Some of the most cherished memories are of him gathering up his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and taking them “to the wild blue yonder.” It was his way of reminding you that adventure and wonder can be found right outside the door. He taught many that what matters most in life is not what to accumulate, but the love we give and time shared. He is survived by his wife, Camilla Kay Short; sons, Mark McAnally (Charlotte) and David McAnally; daughter, Debbie Burns (Chris); daughter-in-love, Trish McAnally; brother, Mike McAnally (Tayme); bonus children, Mark Michael (Gina) and Misty Moore (Dewayne); grandchildren, Josh McAnally, Brandon McAnally, Seth Burns, Adam McAnally, JoAnna Scott, Amy Baldwyn, Tessa Hudson, Kirstie Hudson, Camie Barnes and Caylee Yates; 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife and mother of his children, Virginia Eloise McAnally; brother, Bob McAnally; and sister, Clela Huddleston. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Booneville Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of the funeral home. Bro. Don Boren will be officiating. Burial will be in New Lebanon Cemetery in the Cario Community. Booneville Funeral Home will handle all arrangements. Pallbearers will be Mike McAnally, Adam McAnally, Josh McAnally, Seth Burns, Brandon McAnally, and Will Barnes. Honorary Pallbearers will be Raymond Burcham, Tulon Lambert, Ernie McCoy, Dr. David Chase, Noble Williams, and past/present Respiratory Therapist at BMH Booneville.

Mr. Jimmy McAnally

April 20, 1942 - June 10, 2025

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April 20, 1942 - June 10, 2025

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