James Douglas McKinnon, 63, Noblesville, died on Monday November 21, 2011, more than 14 years after being diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. He courageously received three stem cell transplants during this time. He was born August 31, 1948 in Noblesville to Ernest and Vivian (Johnson) McKinnon. They preceded him in death.
Jim is survived by his wife of 38 years, Linda (Parks) McKinnon; a son Michael Ballenger of Fishers; and two brothers, Ed McKinnon of Fishers and Terry (Donetta) McKinnon of Pendleton.
Jim was the Executive Vice-President and CFO of Community Bank in Noblesville. He was a graduate of Purdue University where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He was a past president of the Noblesville Sunrisers Kiwanis Club. Jim was an accomplished runner and triathlete before cancer forced his retirement from all sports activities.
A calling for friends and family will be held at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan Street in Noblesville on Monday, November 28, 2011 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, with a memorial service beginning at 7:00pm. Rev. Stan Sutton will officiate.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Avenue, 5th floor, Norwalk, CT 0651 or on their website, www.themmrf.org.