In Loving Memory Of
James William McSween
November 23, 1941 -
October 11, 2024
In the care of
Brackney Funeral Service
James William McSween, 82 of Crestview, FL, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024. He was
born November 23, 1941 in Washington, D.C. and was a resident of Okaloosa County since
moving in 1966 from Stringer, Mississippi.
James graduated from Glade School in Glade, Mississippi, received his Bachelor of Arts from
the University of Southern Mississippi, and his Masters Degree from Southeastern Louisiana
University.
He taught in Mississippi for 2 years where he was the head football coach at Moss Point Jr High
School and assistant football coach and head basketball coach at Stringer High School in
Mississippi.
He moved to Niceville in 1966 where he was the assistant football and assistant basketball
coach for 2 years and a teacher at Niceville High School.
In 1968 he moved to Crestview and taught at Crestview High School: math, typing and was the
DCT coordinator. As DCT coordinator he helped many students get their first job and provided
scholarships for numerous students over the years. He was employed with the Okaloosa
County School District for a total of 37 years. He was a Bulldog for life and was frequently seen
at the baseball, basketball and football games.
James loved the Lord and shared often about his salvation experience on Easter of 1976. He
most recently attended Lifepoint Church with his family.
He was an avid fisherman and hunter and was a long time member of Ducks Unlimited.
He also trained dogs for 30 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents Leroy and Gladys McSween, his sister, Mary Schwan,
and his beloved wife Judy McSween.
He leaves behind his two sons, Rhett (Cheryl) and Brandon, one brother Mike (Sherry)
McSween, two grandchildren, Cory (Sarah) McSween, Cara (Jacob) Pignaloso, two
great-granddaughters Jayma May and Ella James McSween, and one newborn great-grandson
Cooper Mac Pignaloso, as well as his sister-in-law Vicki (Gene) Winstead along with numerous
nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers his family kindly requests donations be sent to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Celebration of life will be held Saturday, October 19, 2024 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Lifepoint Church, 400 S. Ferdon
Blvd, Crestview, Florida, with Pastor Mike Lugones officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at LIfe Point Church Crestview, Florida.
You can share memories and offer condolences at www.brackneyfuneralservice.comBrackney Funeral Service, Crestview, is entrusted with arrangements.
born November 23, 1941 in Washington, D.C. and was a resident of Okaloosa County since
moving in 1966 from Stringer, Mississippi.
James graduated from Glade School in Glade, Mississippi, received his Bachelor of Arts from
the University of Southern Mississippi, and his Masters Degree from Southeastern Louisiana
University.
He taught in Mississippi for 2 years where he was the head football coach at Moss Point Jr High
School and assistant football coach and head basketball coach at Stringer High School in
Mississippi.
He moved to Niceville in 1966 where he was the assistant football and assistant basketball
coach for 2 years and a teacher at Niceville High School.
In 1968 he moved to Crestview and taught at Crestview High School: math, typing and was the
DCT coordinator. As DCT coordinator he helped many students get their first job and provided
scholarships for numerous students over the years. He was employed with the Okaloosa
County School District for a total of 37 years. He was a Bulldog for life and was frequently seen
at the baseball, basketball and football games.
James loved the Lord and shared often about his salvation experience on Easter of 1976. He
most recently attended Lifepoint Church with his family.
He was an avid fisherman and hunter and was a long time member of Ducks Unlimited.
He also trained dogs for 30 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents Leroy and Gladys McSween, his sister, Mary Schwan,
and his beloved wife Judy McSween.
He leaves behind his two sons, Rhett (Cheryl) and Brandon, one brother Mike (Sherry)
McSween, two grandchildren, Cory (Sarah) McSween, Cara (Jacob) Pignaloso, two
great-granddaughters Jayma May and Ella James McSween, and one newborn great-grandson
Cooper Mac Pignaloso, as well as his sister-in-law Vicki (Gene) Winstead along with numerous
nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers his family kindly requests donations be sent to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Celebration of life will be held Saturday, October 19, 2024 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Lifepoint Church, 400 S. Ferdon
Blvd, Crestview, Florida, with Pastor Mike Lugones officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at LIfe Point Church Crestview, Florida.
You can share memories and offer condolences at www.brackneyfuneralservice.comBrackney Funeral Service, Crestview, is entrusted with arrangements.