Scottsville, Kentucky —James Daniel McInnis, age 63, of Scottsville, Kentucky passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and loved ones on September 8, 2026, at his Scottsville home.

Born on October 13, 1962, in Live Oak, Florida, he was the son of Franklin D. McInnis and Bobbie Jean Newman McInnis Gibbs. As the son of a military family, he moved frequently during his childhood before the family settled in Scottsville, Kentucky, in the early 1970s.

After graduating from Allen County Scottsville High School in 1981, he proudly served in the United States Army from 1981 to 1985. His military service was a source of great pride.

On June 25th, 1987, he married the love of his life, Tammy J. McCarthy. Together they shared 39 years of marriage and built a life filled with love, laughter, and family. He is survived by his devoted wife, Tammy J. McInnis; Shanae Riddle (Jordan) who was like a daughter to him; her children Briley, Melody, Cooper Roberts & Olivia & Leighton Riddle; his mother, Bobbie Jean Gibbs; his siblings, Colleen Yahle, Charles McInnis, Lisa Mills (Bruce), Ruby Justice (Mark) & Debra Alcott (Todd); and many other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his birth father, Franklin D. McInnis and his dad, Earmine C. Gibbs Jr.

His warm personality and beautiful smile could light up any room. The sound of his laughter -so contagious - he would have anyone laughing with him in no time. He was a wonderful artist and craftsman known for his intricate, detailed work. He had such patience. He would work for hours painstakingly on any project.

In keeping with his wishes, there will be no services. He will be cremated by Cone Funeral Home in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project in his memory. www.Wounded Warrior Project/donate

He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.