James Earl McAnally, 67, of Madisonville, Ky. passed away at 7:05 p.m. on Saturday May 21, 2011 at Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville, Ky.

He was born on September 28, 1943 in Bonifay, Fl. to the late Vester Earl McAnally and Nora Judge McAnally. He formerly worked for Pier Eleven, McDonnell-Douglas Corporation in st. Louis, Mo. and Enro Shirt Factory. He was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his son, David Earl McAnally of Louisville, Ky.; two sisters, Velma (James) Matthews of Madisonville and Helen Major of Lizella, Ga.; one niece, Kimberly (Karl) Major-Adams; and two nephews, Mark (Jane) Major and Paul (Liliana) Major.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday May 24, 2011 at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville with burial to follow. Rev. Kerry Smith will be officiating.

There will be no visitation. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville will be in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hopkins County Humane Society.