Norman D. "Shorty" McKinney Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Norman D. “Shorty” McKinney, age 78, of Marion, IL passed away peacefully and went home to be with his Heavenly Father at 6:15 a.m., on Saturday, October 7, 2017 in the Carrier Mills Rehabilitation Center of Carrier Mills, IL. He was born on Monday, December 12, 1938, in Marion, IL the son of James Henry and Vestle Marie (Jones) McKinney. Shorty grew up and attended school in Marion before entering the United States Army on April 11, 1957 and was honorably discharged, February 2, 1959. Shorty was united in marriage to Christine E. Moore, on Saturday, June 21, 1958 in Freedom Freewill Baptist church of Marion and together they have shared over fifty-nine years of marriage. Shorty was a member of Lone Oak Baptist Church of Energy and recently attended Spillertown Baptist Church. He took pride and enjoyed his work and was an excellent finish carpenter and especially enjoyed working on his farm. Most important to him was his family and the times they shared together and the many memories they will cherish. He is survived by his wife, Christine E. McKinney of Marion; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Rhonda and Billy Allen of Wichita, KS, Pamela and Phil Richey of Marion, IL, and Cynthia Dimicelli of St. Charles, MO; seven grandchildren, Brett (Jamie) Melvin, Melissa Melvin and fiancé, Jamie Johns, Matthew Harpstrite, Joshua Harpstrite and fiancé Amanda Pullam, Tyler (Ora) Richey, Jordan Summers and Christiana Johnson; eleven great grand-children; one sister, Sue Ellen Pritchett and husband, Paul of Marion; three brothers, James Egbert McKinney of Little Rock, AR, Bob McKinney and wife, Alice of Marion and Don McKinney and wife, Ella of Johnston City, IL; other extended family, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant son Mark Alan McKinney. Arrangements for Norman D. McKinney have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St. of Marion. The visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at the funeral home. The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Shea presiding. Interment will follow in Freedom Cemetery south of Marion. Military honors will be accorded at the Cemetery by members of Heyde-Pillow V.F.W. Post No. 1301 and American Legion Post No. 147 both of Marion and members of the United Army National Funeral Honors Burial Detail. For those who prefer, memorial contributions may be made to “Hospice of Southern Illinois” or “Freedom Cemetery” and mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court Street, Marion, IL 62959. Memorial envelopes will be available at the funeral home. For additional information call the funeral home at 618-993-2131.

Norman D. "Shorty" McKinney

December 12, 1938 - October 7, 2017