Bill McKinley

William “Bill” David McKinley, 76, of Kendallville, passed Friday, June 17, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital.  Bill was born November 22, 1945, in Kendallville, to the late William Franklin and Ruth Elaine (Ganies) McKinley.  He graduated from Kendallville High School in 1965.  Bill was a retired electrician working for Magnavox and Sears.

Bill was a member of the Sons of the American Legion in Rome City Post 381. 

Bill enjoyed gardening, his mini farm where all animals were welcome with him and fishing.  Bill loved woodworking, tinkering, watching the Colts and in his quiet time reading and watching westerns.    

Survivors include:

Wife, Tami McKinley of Kendallville.

Stepdaughter, Cheri and Derek Elrod of Warsaw.

Stepson, Bobby and Mary Elkins of Manistee, Michigan.

Grandchildren, Griffen Timmreck, Carrigan Wagoner, Amyah, Mariah, Cooper, Wyatt.

Great Grandchildren, Laikynn and Holland.

Son, William “Billy” McKinley of LaOtto.

Son, Eric McKinley of Kendallville.

Son, Jeremy and Braden McKinley of Kendallville.

Son, Chad and Emily McKinley of Kendallville.
 

Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 21, 2022 from 4-7 p.m., at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Hite Funeral Home, 403 South Main Street, Kendallville, with one hour of calling prior to the service. Officiating the service will be Pastor Abe Prater. 

Burial will follow at Lake View Cemetery, Kendallville.

Memorial donations may be made to American Legion Post 381 of Rome City.

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