MACKAN

James C. Mackan, 72, of London, died Sunday, September 15, 2024, in his residence.

Born March 31, 1952, in Marion, Ohio, he was a son of Edgar D. and Betty (Hull) Mackan.

James retired as a quality control Technician from Time Warner Cable and had been a firefighter with the Mossy Pond Fire Department in Altha, Florida. A member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, where he belonged to the Knights of Columbus, James was also a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. James was a Gunners mate on the USS Coral Sea. He enjoyed watching cowboy movies and The Ohio State Buckeyes. James was a loving husband, father and brother.

He is survived by his wife Virgia (Pennington) Mackan, sons James Mackan of Las Vegas and Timothy (Jessica) Mackan of London; grandchildren Hannah (Hayden) Vasey, Katherine, Matthew and Madilynn Mackan; great granddaughter Iyla; siblings Teresa Hazlett, Timothy Mackan, Mary Mackan, Christopher Mackan and Glen Heskett; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Michael Mackan, sister Patrica Mackan Klein and brother-in-law Barry Hazlett.

Per James' wishes, cremation will take place with no services being observed.

The family is being served by the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 103 N. Main Street, London, where online condolences for the family are encouraged to be shared at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.