Roy L. McKinley's Obituary
Roy L. McKinley, age 86, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 6:52 p.m. in his home. Roy was born on February 8, 1927 in Tilden, IL, a son to Ralph and Mary Fern (Aitken) McKinley. He married Marcella Kinney in Chester, IL and she preceded him in death in 1989. On April 25, 1991, he married Genavie Green in Chester, IL and she survives. Roy was a veteran of the United States Navy, proudly serving his country during WW II. He worked construction out of the union hall and was also self-employed. Roy was a member of V.F.W.Post #6865, Coulterville, IL and enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and flying planes. Survivors include his wife; three children, Tava (James) Boyd of Johnston City, IL, Dennis McKinley of Coulterville, IL and Terri (Anthony) McWhorter of Sparta, IL; three step sons; one brother, Lee (Donna) McKinley of Lebanon, TN; eight grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife; two sisters, Margaruite and Irene; and two brothers, Bill and Dwight. Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Jim Stark officiating. Interment will be in Coulterville City Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be provided by V.F.W. Post #6865. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.
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