of Ssearcy, AR
July 27, 1951 - April 24, 2018
Robert Thomas McKinney passed away on April 24, 2018 at the age of 66. He was born July 27, 1951 in Helena, Arkansas, to Chester Will McKinney and Dortha Cockrell. Robert known as Bob grew up in Helena and was a graduate of Central High School in 1969. Robert joined the Army National Guard full-time and retired in 2001 with 28 years of service. He then went to have a second career in sales for Bulova Watch Company for over 10 years. Robert had just moved back to Arkansas prior to his death after being in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for 15 years. He loved the Razorbacks and everyone who knew him knew that. Bob had many interest including golf, fishing, woodworking, traveling, and loved entertaining guest. Most of all, he loved being with his family.
Robert was preceded in death by his father, Chester and his sister Shirley Dale McKinney.
Robert is survived by his mother Dortha Brown of Judsonia, Arkansas, his beloved daughters, Jennifer ''Brook'' McKinney Gilford (Sammy) of Austin, Texas and Kali Verzone of Birmingham, Alabama, as well as, her daughter and his only grandchild, Alexis Verzone of Nashville, Tennessee; siblings Martha McKinney Wank of Newport, Arkansas, Gary McKinney (Barbara) of Antioch, Arkansas, Terry McKinney (Sara) of McRae, Arkansas, and Billy McKinney (Yvette) of Searcy, Arkansas and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at the 312 Arrowhead Rd McRae, Arkansas 72102 at 2:00PM on Sunday, April 29, 2018.
Robert is under the care of Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy.
Online guestbook: rollerfuneralhomes.com/Searcy
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14 Condolence(s)
Mary Mocsary
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Jennifer and Kali, I am having masses said for your dad, and the Sanctuary Lamp on the altar will be lit for his birthday at St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Albany. My parents loved you girls and your dad very much. Alexis was a special light in your dad's life. I hope my mom was waiting with a plate of spaghetti for your dad. Please, know that I am praying for you.
Rachel
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Jennifer and Kali,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. Ya'll were a part of my life for many years and I have never forgotten any of you. Please reach out to me if you ever need anything.
Rachel
Kali Verzone
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Thank you everyone for the heartfelt messages. The love he had for us girls was like no other. Saying he will be missed is an understatement. R.I.P Daddy. We love you
Bev Hargraves
Sunday, April 29, 2018
I will miss seeing you each year at the Blues Festival and on other occasions, particularly playing golf with you. Will see you again one of these days.
Shelley Cole
Sunday, April 29, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked at the church across the street from Bob’s house in Baton Rouge. Within the first couple of months Bob brought by his card with his number on it because he didn’t like it that I was there alone sometimes, and wanted me to call if I ever needed anything. He was always grabbing packages if they came after hours at the church and just looking out for everyone on the street. You’d usually see “the girls†coming first as he walked them multiple times a day. My family and I are praying for your family during this time, and are thankful for the time we got to know Bob.
Mike and Gina Bingham
Saturday, April 28, 2018
We love you Kali and we are praying for you and your family.GiGi and Pop.
Robert (Bobby) Davis
Friday, April 27, 2018
I have many memories of Robert and all of the Mckinney Family. As we were neighbors as we were kids. Loved playing kick the can, hide and seek, chasing fire flies and many other activities with Robert and brothers and sisters. He was a good friend. May you Rest in Peace dear friend. And my our God grant peace and comfort to the family.
Jan Dardenne
Friday, April 27, 2018
My very deepest sympathy to Brook, Kali and Lexi and to his family and friends that knew and loved him. I will miss him too at family gatherings. Deep peace and love to all during this painful sorrow.
Kim Jaquish
Friday, April 27, 2018
So sorry for your loss, you all are in my heart forever.
Judy Haynes
Friday, April 27, 2018
You will truly be missed. Love you cuz...
Cheri Kees
Friday, April 27, 2018
My heartfelt sympathy to yall. Brook, Kali and Lexi. Wish yall peace of mind. Love yall. Wish I could be there.
DW
Friday, April 27, 2018
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the words spoken at Revelation 21:3,4
“With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them.
And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away".
Peggy Gower
Friday, April 27, 2018
Sending my love to all the family. Special love to Brook, Kali, and Lexi.
Martha McKinney-Wank