Mr. James “Jim” E. McGee

James “Jim” E. McGee, 78 of Nashport, died 2:51 AM, Thursday, March 5, 2026, at his home under the care of Genesis Hospice. He was born Tuesday, February 17, 1948, in Zanesville, the son of James W. McGee and Norma Jean (Davis) McGee. He married Sandra S. (Hemmer) McGee on Sunday, July 20, 1969.

Jim was a member of Nashport Irville United Methodist Church, and was a great man of faith. Jim served his country as a veteran of the United States Army.

Jim was involved in law enforcement his entire working career. Starting as an officer with the Zanesville City Police Department, serving with over 26 years of service. He retired as a Probation Officer with the Muskingum County Court System following 18 years of service. Jim was a member of Zane FOP Lodge #5. Jim enjoyed golfing with father-in-law, Ted Hemmer. He was an avid reader, and enjoyed traveling with his family, especially to Myrtle Beach.

In addition to his wife of the home, Sandy McGee, Jim is survived by two daughters, Melissa (Dave) Wagner and Crissy McGee; seven grandchildren, Miranda (fiancée’ Jesse Crawmer) Cartwright, Logan (fiancée’ Madisyn Farus) Cartwright, Mady Denny, , Grace (Landon Clapper) Moore, Haley (Noah Griffith) Moore, Marley Hatfield and Cecelia Hatfield; four great grandchildren, Lilly Crawmer, Jonathan Crawmer, Paisley Cartwright and Hudson Cartwright; one nephew, Greg Starcher, and a host of very close friends.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by one sister, Marilee Starcher and one nephew, Jeff Starcher.

Friends and family call Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, at the Hillis Combs Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue, Zanesville. Zane FOP Lodge #5, will conduct services at 10:40 AM, with Funeral Services to follow at 11:00 AM, Monday, March 9, 2026, at the funeral home with Rev. Dan Smith officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday from 10:00 AM, till time of service. Burial will follow in Zanesville Memorial Park with the United States Army and VFW Post 1059 conducting full military honors.