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William McKINNEY Obituary

McKINNEY, William Sr.

"Bill" 64, of St. Petersburg, passed July 23, 2016. He is survived by Sylvia, Billy Jr., Jonell, and Tiffany; brothers, Robert, David; and grandchildren, Tyler, Jaydyn, Isabell. Celebration of Life Saturday, July 30, at 1 pm, at Ft. Desoto, Shelter 11 (near the Fort).

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Jul. 28, 2016.

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Joann Schneckenburger Frame

August 5, 2016

So very sorry for your loss Sylvia. You, your family and friends are in my prayers. I pray you find peace through God's love.

August 4, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. We are keeping the whole family in our prayers. Love, the Edison Family ( colleen and James and kids)

Mike Owens

August 4, 2016

All though we have been distant cousins for years , you never really left my thoughts. I missed you then and I will miss you now. Rip. Love to Sylvia and family.

Lawana and Carl Wilkerson

August 4, 2016

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

August 4, 2016

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

August 4, 2016

So sad about Bill's passing. I have many childhood memories of times spent with our neighbors, the McKinneys. May our great God bless you all with love, peace and comfort in your days ahead.

Linda (Fox) Holler

August 4, 2016

So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I have many memories of childhood days spent with our neighbors, the McKinney's. May our great God bless you all with love, peace and comfort during this time.

Linda (Fox) Holler

Grace LoSacco

August 4, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss you guys. Bill was a great man and was very quick to stop the bleeding when I ran through your sliding glass door! I remember him being the first one up and who cared for me. xoxo

Linda Shaffer

August 4, 2016

To all the family I'm sorry for your loss and pray God will help all of you with this horrible pain in your heart bless all of you.

Kim Bauer

August 4, 2016

Bill and family,
Sorry for your loss. Keeping you and yours in my thoughts. God be with you.

August 2, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Billy. My prayers are for the family. RIP Billy love you all Eileen Jones

July 31, 2016

God bless you and your new spirit life

RICHARD MORRIS

July 30, 2016

IN LOVING MEMORY OF BILL MCKINNEY SR., MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS, YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHOM HAVE KNOWN YOU, AND LOVED YOU BILL SR. MCKINNEY IN YOUR LIFE TIME OF JULY 1, 1952 TO JULY 23, 2016, R.I.P.CUZ.....RICHARD DYLAN MORRIS.....

shelley mayfield

July 28, 2016

We are heartbroken, and wish peace and comfort to Billy jr, Tiffany and Sylvia. We love you.

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