James Dean McNamara

James, Dean McNamara, age 66, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on November 5, 2024. He was born on September 17, 1958, in Baltimore, Maryland, a son of James C. McNamara and Catherine Divers.

He is preceded by; mother, Catherine L. Divers; brother, Richard McNamara; a niece, Kellie. He leaves behind to cherish his memory; wife, Vicki McNamara; sister in law, Betty McNamara; two nieces, Amanda "Mandy" Frankovich (Paul) children Mahala and Madeline and Kingsley, Amy Pavey (Daniel), stepson Brayden; half brother, David (Lorraine) Divers; niece, Shanna Flynn (Jason) and their sons, Austin and Daniel.

He graduated from Arundel High School in Gambrills, MD in June of 1976, Attended Eastern Nazarene College Quincy MA, Attended Nazarene bible College Extension Campuses in Maryland, West Virginia and Texas. He graduated Ordination studies in April of 2000. He was ordained in West Texas District, COTN April 2000, Bachelor of Arts in Christian Counseling Psychology and Bachelor of Arts in Ministry, Southwest Bible College in Jennings LA March of 2002. Masters of Arts in Christian Counseling Psychology in March of 2004 (S.W. Seminary), Doctor of Ministry, January 2008 (S.W. Seminary).

Pastorates- Nazarene and American Baptist Churches USA

1992-1993 Student/Pastor Capitol Heights (American Rescue Workers)

1994-1995 Sr. Pastor, First COTN, Welch WV

1995-1996 Assoc Pastor- First COTN, Troy OH 

1997-2003 Assoc Pastor, First COTN, Plainview, TX

2003-2005 Pastor, F.B.C., Jamestown, NY

2005-2006 Sr. Pastor, Westover Baptist Church, Des Moines, IA

2007-2010 Pastor, FBC Sedan, KS2010-2013 Pastor, FBC Pittsburg, KS

2013-2018 Sr. Pastor, FBC, Coffeyville, KS 

2018-2022 Sr. Pastor, First Christian Church, Kissimmee, FL

James has a wide variety of accomplishments including; Police Fire Department Chaplain for 20 years total; Hospital Chaplain a total of 12 years; and Hospice Chaplain a total of 8 years. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to American Diabetes Association or National Kidney Foundation. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted with Countryside Funeral Home.