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James McKinney Obituary
December 4, 1948 - February 8, 2022
James Larry McKinney Sr., 73, of Hickory, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at his home.
James was born Dec. 4, 1948, in Mitchell County, to the late Paul McKinney and Zelda Deyton McKinney. He was the pastor of Mercy Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. James was humble and kind and faith and family mattered most to James.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bill McKinney; and sister, Betty Letterman.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, June Miller McKinney; brother, Dick McKinney; sisters, Elizabeth Peterson, Mary Gardner, Judy Miller and Janice McKinney; sons, James McKinney Jr., and Benjamin McKinney and wife, Brandy; daughter, Michelle McKinney Fox; and grandchildren, Jesse McKinney, Malachi Fox, Jacob Fox, Sarah Fox, Isaac Fox, Savannah McKinney Abee, Gabriel McKinney and Tristan McKinney. Also surviving are his bonus grandchildren, Will McKinney, Dallas McKinney and Wesley Ward.
A funeral service will be held Sunday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m., in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service, with Dr. Keith Letterman officiating. Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Navy and the Caldwell County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m., at the funeral home, prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to his wife, June, 1507 Main St. E, Valdese NC 28690.
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Jason Cox State Farm Insurance Valdese
February 17, 2022
Thinking of and praying for Michelle and family in this time of loss....God Bless!
William Walker
February 14, 2022
I met Brother James years ago at Highland Baptist Church as he preached our revival meeting there. He was a brother from that first meeting and will be for an eternity. Cancer will not enter Glory:) See you in the Morning:)
Nancy Mitchem
February 11, 2022
Preacher James you are greatly missed but your memory will live on in the hearts and minds of those who knew you. I am thankful for all your bible studies and sermons. I will always be thankful for your ministry to my family and your faithful prayers for loved ones who were sick or lost. Your passing has left the world a little darker but the candles you lit will shine a little brighter because you pointed them to the true Light of the world. Go rest easy my brother until we meet again on that glorious day at the feet of God.
Dean and Gail Fox
February 11, 2022
Pastor James we will miss you...Dean was friends with him for over 30 years...but I only met him a couple of years ago.....enjoyed his preaching so much....till we meet again.....Love you brother.
Mary Sue Brattain
February 11, 2022
Our ways our not his ways and our thoughts are not his. Gods plans are aways right and may he give you peace that comforts your broken heart. Prayers and love for you and all the family.
Bart McKinney
February 9, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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