Jonathan Marcus Shawndean McKimmy Obituary (1975

Jonathan Marcus Shawndean McKimmy, age 44, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at his home in Pittston, Maine. A memorial service was held Monday, June 17, at Fayette Baptist Church in Fayette, Maine, officiated by Pastor Russell Cotnoir, Jr. Jonathan's final resting place will be at a Woodlawn Cemetery, Friday, July 5 at 3:00 with Pastors Eric Swanson and Mattheis Lorimor officiating. Jonathan was born April 21, 1975, in Carbondale, Illinois. He was a 1994 graduate of Plantation High School, Plantation, FL and attended Duke University for a season. By his side for 19 years was his partner, Dori Peterson. Jonathan always enjoyed a good game of chess, contemplative conversations and spending time reading a good book. He is survived by his partner, Dori Peterson and brother Patrick McKimmy, both of Maine. Along with sisters Meeshia (Greg) Halverson of LeRoy, IL and Shannon Crawley of Waynesville, IL. He also has a grandmother, along with many Aunts, Uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews who loved him dearly from Illinois, Missouri, Florida, Maine, and Oklahoma. He was proceeded in death by his father Larry McKimmy, mother Sandy Payne along with grandparents; Arthur & Dorothy McKimmy and grandfather Joe Payne. Although he was loved deeply by family and friends and encouraged to seek recovery; Jonathan battled with addiction for most of his life. The ache of his family was always the deep desire that he would find sobriety and peace. If you are struggling with any type of addiction; please contact your local AA/NA organization, contact local 211 Path in McLean or DeWitt County in Illinois or find a local Celebrate Recovery at www.celebraterecovery.com Hope and recovery from your addiction is possible