Norris James Mcnerney

Norris James Jim McNerney passed at home on April 3, 2018. Born in Toledo, OH to John Howard and Eula Norris McNerney, he was a graduate of the Canterbury School and Williams College where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta. He was then in the U.S. Navy as an officer on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Wright. After returning to Toledo, he attended law and accounting classes at the University of Toledo and purchased the familys roofing company. He developed it to include general contracting, construction management and industrial real estate. His son, John H. McNerney II purchased McNerney and Son, Inc. from his father in 1996. Jim taught Junior Achievement in four Toledo area high schools and was a past president of the Toledo Small Business Association. After retirement, Jim enjoyed spending winters in Naples, FL where he was an avid participant in golf, tennis and bridge. Most of all, he loved his family and was a devoted, supportive father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Dee Dee Jeffries McNerney; children, Katherine M (Larry), Pem E., Melissa H. (Brian), John H. II; grandchildren, Trish (John), Katherine (Tom), Teddy Lee (Jay), Theodore III, Mary, B. Willard Jr., Preston Norris, John III, Steffen, Katherine, James Peter; great grandchildren, Jack, Mary Kate, Samantha, JR, James, Lawson, Keira; sister, Mary Gunther. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Peter; and sister Caroline. There will be a memorial Mass held on Monday, April 9, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Christ the King Catholic Church 4100 Harvest Lane Toledo, OH 43623. A celebration of Jims life will be held later in the spring with details to be announced. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in his name to The John Howard McNerney Scholarship at St. Francis De Sales High School 2323 W. Bancroft St. Toledo, OH 43607 or Queen of Apostles School 235 Courtland Ave Toledo OH 43609. Arrangements are being handled through Walker Funeral Home 419-841-2422