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Charles "Ed" McKinney

1935 - 2013

BORN

1935

DIED

2013

Charles McKinney Obituary

Charles "Ed" McKinney

Greenville

Charles Edward "Ed" McKinney, 77, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at his St. Francis Hospital.

Born in Travelers Rest, SC, he was a son of the late James Furman and Nettie Mae Williams McKinney. Mr. McKinney retired from Regal Textiles, Furman Good Guys Golf Group, and was a member of Second Baptist Church of Travelers Rest.

He is survived by his daughters: Lisa Tinsley, Tonnie Young(Jeff), Angie McKinney; son: Greg McKinney; sister: Shelby Jean Lane; 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Along with his parents, he was predeceased by a sister Linda Cawthon.

The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at The Howze Mortuary.

Funeral services will be Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. at The Howze Mortuary Chapel with burial to follow at Mountain View Memorial Park.

The family will be at his home.

Memorials may be made to the COPD Foundation, 2937 SW 27th Avenue, Suite 302, Miami, FL 33133.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.thehowzemortuary.com.

The Howze Mortuary, Travelers Rest is in charge of the arrangements. (864) 834-8051.

Published by The Greenville News on Jan. 18, 2013.
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Daddy,everyday I seen you across the road,now I cant wait to see you and mom up in heaven,my heart hurts for you, I love and miss you and remember our special time before you left.

Tonnie Mckinney

February 11, 2013

My prayers are with you Lisa, Tonnie,Greg and Angie and all the sweet memories we share.
Aunt Dibble

Sylvia Ogden

January 20, 2013

Daddy I love an miss u so much I know u are in heaven now Rest In Peace Daddy

angie mckinney

January 20, 2013

I will miss his daily walks and cheerful good mornings. RIP Ed.

Nancy McNamara

January 19, 2013

Please let Lisa, Tonnie, Greg and Angie know our thoughts and prayers are with each and that we have tried to get in touch with them.
The Bridges Family, Faye, Sheila, Felicia, Michael

January 19, 2013

To all the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
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January 18, 2013

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