Elam James Vineyard

Elam James Vineyard, age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at Piedmont Newnan Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on October 7, 1935, in Roanoke, Alabama to the late Leonard Franklin Vineyard and Lurline Smith Vineyard. He was born again and professed his faith in Christ as a teenager at First Baptist Church of Hogansville, Georgia, where he was also baptized. Jim, as he was known by most friends, is survived by his devoted wife, Maxine Pullen Vineyard; son, Russell Vineyard and his wife, Karen; grandchildren, Autumn Vineyard and Will Vineyard, and his sister, Sarah Portwood. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Mary George Fulcher and Etta Mae Bennett. Jim was a graduate of Hogansville High School and earned a degree in electronics from a technical school in Atlanta. He spent the majority of his career as a medical equipment purchasing manager for several hospitals in Alabama and Georgia. He enjoyed working in the healthcare field, where he became very knowledgeable about many medical devices. Later in life, he established his own graphic design and sign business. He expressed his creativity by making personalized products for his customers and gifts for family and friends. He was always adept with electronics and computers and enjoyed keeping up with the latest technology. He met and married the love of his life, Maxine, in Roanoke, Alabama, in 1960. Their only child, Russell, was born four years later, and the three of them enjoyed a close and loving relationship. The family moved to Newnan in 1975, where they have continued to reside. He was delighted when his daughter-in-law, Karen, became part of the family, and he adored his two grandchildren, Autumn and Will. Jim also valued keeping in close touch with his sisters and his extended family, including his beloved nephews and nieces and their spouses. He was always eager to help his family in practical ways and had a knack for repairing any household item. He enjoyed a close bond with many pets during his lifetime, particularly his Yorkie, Yogi. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed playing practical jokes on family and friends. The funeral service celebrating Jim’s life will be Friday, November 29, 2019, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson Street, in Newnan with Rev. Frank Powers and Dr. Jimmy Patterson officiating. Burial will take place at Randolph Memory Gardens in Roanoke, Alabama, at 4:00 PM EST. The family will receive friends on Friday from 12:00 PM until service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Jim’s name to the GOING Ministry at First Baptist Church of Newnan, 15 West Washington Street, Newnan, Georgia, 30263. Contributions should be made payable to First Baptist Newnan with the word “GOING” on the memo line. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory 770-253-4580

Elam James Vineyard

October 7, 1935 - November 26, 2019