James A. "Jim" McKenna, Ph.D., of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri, died on Friday, May 9, 2014 at the age of 79. Loving husband of Janet McKenna for 48 years; beloved son of the late Leo A. and Leila C. McKenna; devoted father of Theresa and Donald Wilson, Daniel McKenna, Deborah and Larry Eddings, Patricia Pannell, and Emily K. McKenna and Robert Long; cherished grandfather of 7; treasured great-grandfather of 11 and beloved uncle and great uncle. He is preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters.
Dr. Jim McKenna was a well known therapist, trainer, consultant, speaker and author. He also was an active member in many organizations which are as follows: a Clinical Teaching Member of the International Transactional Analysis Association, a Supervising Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, and a diplomat of the Academy of Certified Social Workers.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, American Diabetes Association or Children Hospital.