Jimmy McKa, age 71, of Sparkman, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at his home.  He was born January 9, 1947 in Clayton , LA , the son of the late Cody James and Nellie Rutledge McKa.  Jimmy was a retired logger and enjoyed fishing in his free time.  He was of the Baptist Faith.  Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Modie Modell Rogers, and two brothers, Clifford "Butch" McKa and Elmer Rutledge.

Survivors are one son, Jimmy McKa, three daughters, Doris McKa, Cora Swaim (Danny) and  Misty Collins (RJ), two sisters, Willma Pettit and Linda Ray, four brothers, Bill, Curtis, James and Michael McKa, seven grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, and the mother of his children, Rebecca Mcka.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.