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Addison John-Paul McKinley

1998 - 2013

Addison John-Paul McKinley obituary, 1998-2013, Hattiesburg, MS

BORN

1998

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Moore Funeral Service - Petal

789 East Central Ave.

Petal, Mississippi

Addison McKinley Obituary

Addison John-Paul McKinley

Petal

Addison John-Paul McKinley, 14, of Petal, died June 18, 2013, at Forrest General Hospital. Services will be at 10 a.m., Friday, June 21, 2013, at Calvary Baptist Church in Petal, followed by burial in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Addison was a student in the Petal School District and had just completed the 8th grade. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. His hobbies included playing golf, football and baseball. An outdoor enthusiast, he also loved riding dirt bikes, hunting and fishing.

Addison was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jimmy and Kathy Addison, Gene Graham and Johnny McKinley.

He leaves behind his parents, Paul and Beth McKinley, his sister, Gabrielle McKinley and his grandmother, Jean Graham, all of Petal.

Visitation will be Thursday from 5-9 p.m. at the church.

Addison will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He lived his life to the fullest and the following quote fits him perfectly.

"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a ride!' Keep on riding, #15!

Published by Hattiesburg American on Jun. 20, 2013.
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your missed so much. you were one of my best friends. if love could have saved you, you would have lived forever. i love you too the moon and back. i hope your havin fun riding dirt bikes in heaven. we all miss you. i remember the bon fires and trips too Jackson we all ways took. your the beat. ?? i love an miss you!

tia wilks

November 28, 2013

We will always miss you and hope gods happy but we love you and were gonna try and stay strong but fly high #15 :)

P-nut Jones

September 26, 2013

Addison I miss you more than words could say. My heart just aches!! I know you are watching over us now. I can't wait to see you again. I miss being able to hangout with you. I wish I could just hug you one more time. You are forever in my heart sweet boy. See you soon. I love you! Fly high #15

Abby Swindoll

August 11, 2013

Caitlyn laminated your memory cards and she put hers on her wall with your picture and I have one in my office. She shares you with her friends at Sumrall and I share you with anyone who walks in my office. We tell him about this young man who left his parents with the GREATEST Gift a child could ever give them: HE KNEW HIS GOD & He shared it with others. You are still working for JESUS through your Legacy! See you in the future. Ms. Donna & Caitlyn. P.S. I need your Momma's number, I have a wrong digit.

July 18, 2013

I will see you again woahh this is not where it ends i will carry you with me oahhh till i see you again somtimes i feel like my heart is breaking but i stay strong and i hold on cause i know... i will see you again. We all loved you Addi. We all just remember that your in a way better place now! love yall

lindsey draughn, tylar stevens, caitlyn newsome, tia wilks, madison moore, the girls

July 17, 2013

Curtis and I thank you for the time you gave us with Addison! We loved him very much!Our prayers and love to you!

Curtis and Ruby Walker

June 24, 2013

Beth, Paul and Gabriele, I am so sorry for your loss. Addison was a wonderful young man. I pray God wraps his loving arms around you all and comforts you. I cannot not even begin to imagine your loss. God Bless you all. He will be well remembered and loved.

Lewana Rollin

June 24, 2013

Jean and family ... my heart just aches for all of you .. there is nothing I can say to ease your pain except that I love you all and Iknow that our God loves you way more than I do. May He bless and comfort you in the rough waters ahead .... I will continue to pray for all of you.

Tutti Johnson

June 24, 2013

I do love you Beth...My condolences to you and your family. Racheal (Toni)

racheal king

June 23, 2013

Our hearts go out to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss, and you are in our prayers..Bobby (coach),Towanda(team mom),Kyree(teammate) Petal Youth Football

Bobby Crowell

June 23, 2013

Beth, Gabrielle, and Sherry I am praying for you in this time of heartfelt sorrow. I am so sorry that you are having to go through this really hard time of bereavement. I thank God he is with you. You may think it unbearable at this time. God will keep you and it will one day seem a little bit more bearable. The wonderful thing about this is 14 years ago the Lord sent you this beautiful little Angel and shared him with you for 14 wonderful years. Thank God the memories you have will some way see you through and bring a smile to those sad faces. Beth I only met you once, I could see from that one meeting you are love and you gave love to your son. Your son may not be here physically, but he is within you for a lifetime. God Bless you. The loss of Addison has hurt my heart. Just knowing people I know are broken hearted. Anything I can do please let me know. Much Love LeeLee's Designer Pocketbooks

JLee Nelson

June 23, 2013

You were truly amazing! I love you Addi! Fly high. I can't wait to see you ride your dirtbike when it's time for me to come home<3

Caitlin Blackburn

June 22, 2013

You will always will be near and dear to my heart. I will never forget how good of a friend he was to me. LOVE U!

Amanda Houghton

June 22, 2013

May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. We will love and miss Addison always. He will be in our hearts forever and we will continue to pray for his family. We love you Beth, Paul and Gabby!

Sandi Cuenca

June 22, 2013

Addison was the best guy friend i have ever had. He would pick me up when i was down. If there was ever a person who didnt know god he would always be the first one to talk to them. He was so beautiful. He was so loving and caring. He loved helping other people. Yall did a fune job raisin that boy. My prayers go out to Mr.Paul Mrs.Beth Gabby and all family and friends suffering with the loss of this amazing boy. I love you. Im always here for yall whenever. Just remember he is in a way better place and in the hands of our Heavenly Father. No better place to be. Ridin and Playing in glory. He is safe at home. He watches us and smiles. God has a plan for your baby boy. He also has a plan for each and every one of us. Addison is and, will be in the future, Never forgotten and dearly missed. I love yall.

Lindsey Draughn

June 21, 2013

Addison u will be truly missed!!!

Kelly Mcgrew

June 21, 2013

Paul, Our hearts go out to you & your wife, Beth, in the loss of your precious son. You will both be in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. Paul, you were dear friend to our family. We will always cherish our sweet memories. Brenda & Thomas Bullock, Carol Bullock Rogers, and Melissa Bullock Bradley.

June 21, 2013

Sending our love and prayers; may you find peace.

Marion Greene

June 21, 2013

Am praying for God's strength and comfort as only He can give! Much Love, Irene

Irene Pearson-Morrow

June 21, 2013

Beth, so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

Phyllis McKenzie

June 21, 2013

I will be praying for your family during this difficult time. So very sorry for your loss.

christina whitworth

June 21, 2013

Addison was my bestfriend i hated to see him like he was in that casket tonight but i know that he is in better hands now thats the only peace i have.

chandler clark

June 20, 2013

I wish I could take away your pain. When you need to just go outside an scream. It won't bring him back but at times I find I just have to release my pain. Praying for you all.

Jane Page

June 20, 2013

Beth My family send our deepest and heart felt sympathy to you and your family. We will all continue to pray for peace and strength. Love to you all The Bryant and Havard Family

Debbie Bryant

June 20, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Words at this time are inadequate but want you to know we care and are praying for you during a most difficult time in your lives. Adrian and Kay Boutwell

June 20, 2013

We're so sorry for your lost. Addison was a good friend I went to school with him since I moved here in 3rd grade and he's been a friend and a teammate

david dickerson

June 20, 2013

Paul, we are so so sorry for your loss, we will keep you and your family in our prayers. God Bless you. Your Friends at Puckett Rents Hattiesburg.

Puckett Rents Puckett Machinery

June 20, 2013

Paul, Beth, Gabrielle, I wish I had the words to take away the pain in your hearths. Mom and I are earnistly praying for the family.

Marcia Baugh

June 20, 2013

I am so very sorry for your loss. There are no words that I can give you that would bring you peace at this moment, so I will tell you that I will pray for you, for understanding above all. God Bless and Hold you in your grief.

Lois Gibson

June 20, 2013

So sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family. Kathy LeNoir Council

June 20, 2013

Beth, Paul and Gabby. We are so sorry for the loss of Addison, but we know that he is resting high on that mountain now. He was an awesome person, he never met a stranger and wasn't afraid to share God with anyone. God truly got an angel when he took him. He will truly be missed by all of us at Calvary.

Karen Carter

June 20, 2013

Granny will miss you forever little man

June 20, 2013

According to my daughter Hannah she said you were one in a million, you will be missed but never forgotten, will continue to pray for the family..Always, Deb and Hannah,Hope, Hunter and Haleigh

Deb Hanson

June 20, 2013

Beth, so sorry for the loss of such a fine young man but he's with God now and in a much better place. Sympathies are wished for you and your family from me and my family.

Bernice Pearson Evans

June 20, 2013

So sorry about your loss. May god bless your family, i didn't know Addison but heard he was a great kid.

Angela,Monica & veronica

June 20, 2013

Beth and family we are thinking and you and will keep you in prayer love Lecia Ladner West and Family

June 20, 2013

Paul, Beth and Gabby, know that you will see him again and he will welcome you with open arms and probably say "what took you so long" He will truly be missed!!!! Your whole family is in our prayers and in hearts forever!!!!!

Michelle and Emilee Ishee

June 20, 2013

Fly high & god speed,Addison

aileen n danny delk

June 20, 2013

Although I did not know this young man, it hurts the same to see a child taken from this world too soon. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the McKinley family.

Michele King

June 20, 2013

The first thing my daughter said about this young man was, "Momma, he always talked about God, no matter what anyone said to him, his words back were kind & about God." "He told others about God." Caitlyn "Bug" wants you to know she found out you were the one who took her "sours" that day.LOL.. She is glad to know it was you. You touched many of your friends lives, Thank you. Ms. Donna and Caitlyn

Donna Walker

June 20, 2013

Didn't take long to realize Addison was special. Wisdom and sense of humor way beyond his years. Peace, little big man. You are missed

Tony Mullican

June 20, 2013

Yall don' know me, but my granddaughter is 8th grader with your son. Praying for yall and knowing that the Lord doesn't ever make a mistake. Yall can be conforted by that.
I guess He decided to pick a beautiful young rose for His garden.

jeannie howard

June 20, 2013

PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL

JACQUELINE KEITH

June 20, 2013

I will alwys love and miss you little man. I know that one day I will see you again.
Uncle Clipon

Clifton Addison

June 20, 2013

I will be praying for your family during this difficult time. So very sorry for your loss.

Jane Prestridge

June 20, 2013

You will be missed.

Cam Nix

June 20, 2013

May God be with you all and bless you all. Hold your heads up high and keep trusting in the Lord he will
see you thourgh. RIP Addison

Jennifer Peters

June 20, 2013

Addison, You will be missed but never forgotten.

Jason Kornman

June 20, 2013

God Bless, and Fly High Young Man.

Robert E Lee

June 20, 2013

Amy Camp Furini

June 19, 2013

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