Jim received his AB at Kentucky Wesleyan College in 1951, his MA from the University of KY in 1958 and his Rank I, also from UK, in 1968. He was first a coach and teacher at Salt Lick High, Mt. Sterling High and Versailles High from 1952-1962; principal at Mt. Sterling High from 1962-1967; principal at Danville High from 1967-1973; Instructional Service Advisor for Jefferson County and Northern Kentucky for the KY Department of Education from 1973-1991 and then worked for the KY Department of Service Mining in finance from 1991-2003.
He has served on numerous boards, including: Danville Board of Education (1988-1992); Chairman, Danville Board of Education (1990-1992); K.E.A., N.E.A., N.A.S.S.P., and K.A.S.S.P; President, KY Association of Secondary School Principals; President, Central KY Conference; and KY Committee of the Southern Association. He is a former member of the Versailles Rotary Club and Danville Rotary Club, KY Methodist Conference Council on Higher Education, and the Wesley Foundation at EKU and is a KY Colonel.
Jim is a member of Danville Centenary United Methodist Church, where he has served as chairman of the Staff-Pastor-Parish Relations and as a member of the Administrative Board.
He enjoyed golf, reading, TV, athletics, and UK football and basketball. He owned and operated Blue Diamond Tours to UK football games.
In addition to his wife, Patsy, he is survived by three children: Mary Jane McAfee (Paul) O’Bryan of Springfield, David Edward (Robyn) McAfee of Danville and Jim Allen McAfee of New Albany, IN; six grandchildren: Patricia O’Bryan (Steven) Squires of Campbellsville, Jim Allen (Tara) O’Bryan of Lexington, Michael (Cara) McAfee of Danville, McKenzie McAfee of Danville; Ryan McAfee of New Albany, IN and Megan McAfee of New Albany, IN; four great grandchildren: Carter and Cam McAfee of Danville, Trevor O’Bryan of Lexington and Tyler James Squires of Campbellsville; brother, Douglas McAfee of Harrodsburg and nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 11 am, Friday at Danville Centenary United Methodist Church by Rev. Dr. Mike Voigts, Rev. Dr. Quentin Scholtz and Don Lane. Visitation Thursday, September 01, 20165:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Danville Centenary United Methodist Church
Pallbearers are Agnes Hampton, Paul Hampton, Joe Simpson, Mike Hunt John Kennedy and Jay Johnson.
Honorary pallbearers are Russell Kreider, George Cunningham and all members of the Pruitt Sunday School Class.
Memorial Contributions suggested to Centenary United Methodist Church.