1944
John
2023
John Mckinney
July 9, 1944 — November 4, 2023
John R. McKinney, 79, of Decatur passed away November 4, 2023.
Graveside service will be 2:00 PM, Friday, November 10, 2023 at Harristown Cemetery. Procession to the graveside will be at 1:15 PM. from Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Please arrive at the Funeral Home at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made, in John’s honor, to the Shriners Children’s Hospital at www.shrinerschildrens.org.
John was born July 9, 1944 in Decatur, the son of Paul and Naomi (Fonner) McKinney. He married Marilynn (Marsh) Street on November 13, 1985. She preceded him in death on October 15, 2011. John worked as a proof design engineer at Caterpillar, retiring after 35 years. He enjoyed stirring the pot, gardening and was known for having a big garden. John also loved motorcycles, especially Gold Wings. He liked camping with the Caterpillar Club. Did we mention John loved to stir the pot? He was a 51 year member of Summit Lodge #431 A.F & A.M. John was also a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Surviving are his children: Carl (Ellie) McKinney of Poplar Bluff, MO; Steve McKinney of Lovington and Lori McKinney of Mooresville, IN; stepchildren: Stephen Street of Mabelvale, AR, David (Starla) Street of Decatur, Lyle (Valerie) Street of Macon, Gary (Jennifer) Street of Murphysboro, Linda (Steve) Jordan of Mabelvale, AR; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one brother, Paul McKinney of Harristown.
John was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marilynn; son, Daniel; and grandson, Jordan.
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