BORN

1933

DIED

2017

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Richard McKinley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 30, 2017.

Richard "Lynn" McKinley, 84, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. He was born on November 15, 1933 in Beaumont, Texas to the late Opal Harrington McKinley and Charles McKinley II.

Lynn served his country honorably in the United States Army and the Naval Reserves. He retired from Mobil Oil after 37 years as a processing operator. Lynn loved to golf with friends, garden, attend all of his grandkids activities and cheer on the Lamar Cardinals Baseball team. If you ever asked Lynn, he would say his greatest accomplishment was his three children.

He is preceded in death by his sister Bettie Jo Rayburn.

Lynn is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Jo Ann Wright McKinley; children, Suzette Molnar and her husband Steve, Jo Lynn Branick and her husband Jesse, and Rick McKinley and his wife Becky; grandchildren, Jeslyn Branick, Jena Branick, Kelly Molnar, Weston McKinley and Anna Kate McKinley; and brother Charles "Bubba" A. McKinley III and his wife Gail.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lymphoma Cancer Research Foundation, Wall Street Plaza, 88 Pine Street, Suite 2400, New York, NY. 10005.

A Celebration of Lynn's Life will be held at the Chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home on Saturday, December 2 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestlawnmpfh.com for the McKinley family.

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December 2, 2017

I was saddened to hear of your loss. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.

Lydia McKinley Douglas

December 2, 2017

Glenda Burns Minniece

Dear Joann,
John and I are truly sorry for your loss. How blessed you and Lynn were to have had 60 years together. We only wish it could have been more.
Mother and Dad (Allen and Octava Burns) were so fond of you and so are we.
You and your children and grandchildren are in our hearts and prayers.

December 1, 2017

Clyde Caughlin

Our deepest sympathy goes out too the family for their loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of them during this time of grief.

The Caughlin Family

December 1, 2017

Ruth McKinley

I am so sorry to hear about Lynn. I know he will be missed. All the family are in my thoughts and prayers. Ruth McKinley

December 1, 2017

Lana LaBeaux

'' My deepest sympathy thoughts and prayers go to the family.I will keep y'all in prayers.

Lana LaBeaux ST.Christus

December 1, 2017

My deepest sympathy to Jo Ann and all of the family. You and Lynn have been wonderful neighbors since we moved in 44 years ago.
Charles Prater

November 30, 2017

Mary Jo Pryne

Our deepest thoughts and prayers in the loss of Lynn. Such a sweet friend. God bless the family in the days ahead.

Mary Jo and Bill Pryne

November 30, 2017

Linda Reed

Mr. McKinley, I will miss you. I always felt I could call and you would help. What a great neighbor you have been through the years. You were so generous to share your garden and check on Mom after Dad passed away. I know Mom and Dad thought very highly of you. Your friendship with Dad was a great one. You will be missed, but not forgotten. May you rest In peace.
Love, Linda Ott Reed

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