Jimmie Lynn McElwain, 67, a resident of Burden, Kansas, passed Friday, October 9, 2015 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia.

He was born on February 8, 1948 in Independence, Kansas. He was the son of John D. and Wanda A. McElwain. Jimmie was the devoted husband of Elaine (Baumgartel) McElwain for 44 years. He married his lovely bride in 1971. He adored his wife, children and grandchildren and most recently his great grandchildren.

Jim served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Skagit; AKA-105 (Attack Cargo Ship). He was a certified welder and ironworker for over 30 years and once retired he operated his junkyard with his wife. Jim took great pride in his children and grandchildren. To his family and friends, Jim was a mountain of man with loyalty and integrity that was known for helping people out. He will be deeply missed by all.

In addition to his wife, Elaine McElwain, Jim is survived by;
His children: daughter, Tracy and David Rosario of Wichita, Kansas; daughter, Michelle Hughes of Winfield, Kansas; son, Terry and Julia McElwain of Murrieta, California; son, Travis and Jennifer McElwain of Redlands, California; son, James and Karrie McElwain of Wichita, Kansas;
His brother and sisters: sister, Jean McLaughlin of Menifee, California; sister, Jan Imler of Elden, Missouri; sister, Genneth Moon of Topeka, Kansas; sister, Judy Skipper of Whitesburg, Georgia; brother, John McElwain of Elk City, Kansas;
Twelve (12) Grandchildren: Timothy Rosario, Nicole Rosario, Jimmie Hughes, Ean Hughes, Jordan Hughes, Svetlana McElwain, Reidar McElwain, Kaiden McElwain, Kaston McElwain, Kolton McElwain, Beau McElwain, Ty McElwain; and
Seven (7) Great Grandchildren: Wynter, Peyton, Railynn Hughes, Javian Rosario, Zemir Witherspoon, Moriah and Eden Rosario.

Jim is preceded by his parents, John and Wanda McElwain and two sisters, Wanda Marie and Twila Loraine McElwain.

Memorial services and Military Committal Honors will be held on Friday, October 16, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Winfield. Miles Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

A Memorial has been established in Jimmie's name for the Wounded Warriors. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.