Mr. Donnie R. McKinney, 64 of Commiskey, passed away May 28th, 2014 at KindredHospital in Greenwood, with his family by his side.
He was born on July 5th, 1949 in Stanford, Kentucky, the son of the late George V. and Roberta (Nolan) McKinney.
Donnie graduated from Seymour Senior High, class of 1967. He was a member of the ImmanuelLutheranChurch, past Governor of the Moose Lodge #416, a 29 year member of the American Legion Post #89. He retired from Silgan Company in 2012 after 25 years as a utility specialist.
He enjoyed the outdoors, watching football, fishing, and gardening, country music especially George Jones. His greatest love was spending time with his family, being with his grandchildren and going to their sporting events.
On November 8, 1975, he married RuthAnn VonDielingen at St. John’sLutheranChurch, Sauers. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, four children: Kristi (Bill) Elkins, Todd (Jamie) McKinney, Carrie (Steve) Beineke and Kyle McKinney, brother: Roger (Lynda) McKinney, 9 grandchildren: Brittani (TR) Montgomery, Bethani and Brianna Elkins, Keeegan, Zane, Ellie and Cooper Beineke, Claire and Ryaln McKinney, three great grandchildren: Cole, Zoie and Lauren, several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be conducted at Voss Chapel on Monday, June 2nd, 2014 at 11:00a.m., with the Rev. Ralph Blomenberg officiating and assisted by Donnie’s uncle, Lowell Thomas.
Burial will follow at St. John’sLutheranCemetery, Sauers. Full military honors will be presented by the V.F.W. Post #1925, American Legion Post #89, DAV. Korean and Vietnam Veterans all of Seymour.
Family and friends may call at Voss Chapel on Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and on Monday after 10:00 a.m. until time of service.
Memorials may be written to charity of choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family through Voss Funeral Service email at info@vossfuneralservice.com.
