League City, TX – James W. McKenna Jr., 74, a former resident of Poughkeepsie, died on September 29, 2021 at the Regent Care Center in League City following a long illness. Born March 4, 1947, in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of James W. McKenna Sr. and Margaret Taylor McKenna. Mr. McKenna proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War era.  Jim retired from IBM and the Dutchess County LOOP Bus System before moving to Dickenson, TX in 2007. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Florentine Council #304 in Poughkeepsie. Jim was predeceased by his first wife, Marcia Lockwood McKenna, in 2008 and his second wife, Joyce Walsly McKenna, in 2017. Survivors include his son, Shaun Jay McKenna and wife, Stacy, of Poughkeepsie; stepchildren, Marcia Harbour and Michael Walmsly, both of Texas;  and two grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Regina Kelley, and husband, Gene, of North Myrtle Beach, SC; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wives and parents, he was predeceased by his daughter, Megan Anne McKenna, in 1985; and nephew, Brian Kelley, in 2017. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place in Texas. A period of memorial visitation will be from 10 to 11 AM, Monday, November 22nd at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park. Funeral services will follow at 11AM at the Funeral Home. Deacon Jerry Lindley will officiate. Burial of his ashes will follow in the family plot at St. Peter's Cemetery, Poughkeepsie. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Arc Greater Hudson Valley, ATT: Public Relations, 162 East Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701. ( www.arcghvny.org ) Please put "for Dutchess County" in the memo line. To send an online condolence or for directions, please visit Jim's obituary page on www.sweetsfuneralhome.com .