Earl Mckinley

Earl McKinley, passed away in St. Louis, MO, Sunday, July 8, 2012 at the age of 55. Earl was born on September 19, 1956 in Gravette, AR to Merle Von McKinley and Inice Beatrice Beck. He attended Winshill High School until he moved back to Oklahoma/ Missouri area to help his father in the construction business. Earl co-owned McKinley's Construction where they were known to construct many chicken houses in the area. Earl enjoyed fishing, painting, listen to music and playing his guitar, but was very good with his hands and woodworking. Earl also had a passion in teaching and preaching the Word, but most of all he loved to be with his family especially his grandkids. He was preceded in death by his father Merle Von McKinley and two nephews: Jeff McKinley and Jason McKinley. He is survived by his wife Mary McKinley of the home; three daughters: Angela Burton and her husband Alan of Sulphur Springs, AR, Lisa Lett and her husband Greg of Gravette, AR, and Tiffany Wilson and her husband Greg of Lanagan, MO; seven grandchildren: Jonathan Garber, Brian Garber, Joshua Malett, Nicholas Lett, Sabrina Lett, Bethany Lett and Brittney King; and numerous other relatives and friends. Casket bearers will be Brian Garber, Nick Lett, Greg Lett, Greg Wilson, Alan Burton, Richard Bishop, Kevin Sammons, and Brian Kinderknecht. Services will be held at Honeylake Community Baptist Church, Noel, MO on Friday, July 13, 2012 at 10AM with Pastor R.D. Moring, presiding. He will be laid to rest at the Mt. Hermon Cemetery in Jay, OK. The family will greet friends from 6PM to 8PM on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at the Honeylake Community Baptist Church in Noel, MO. Arrangements are under the direction of Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home in Grove, OK. Friends and family may leave notes of encouragement by viewing Earl's Book of Memories at www.honoringmemories.com.

Visitation Details

Honeylake Community Baptist Church

Service Details

Friday, July 13th, 2012 10:00am, Honeylake Community Baptist Church

Interment Details

Mount Hermon Cemetery