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Robert Baldrige McKinley Jr., 61, of Crozet, died peacefully while sleeping after courageously fighting cancer for almost three years on Wednesday, September 1, 2010. Robert was a selfless man, devoted husband, and the best father anyone could ask for. He was greatly loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
He was born on October 8, 1948, in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Robert B. and Mary Thorne Miller McKinley.
Robert was a graduate of Lawrenceville School in Princeton, New Jersey and received his Master of Business Administration and his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia. He was a member of Batesville Ruritans and the Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Batesville, Virginia, and a building contractor.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Kirk McKinley of Crozet; three daughters, Bettie Gail McKinley of Charlottesville and Megan Tolbert McKinley and Emma Baldrige McKinley, both of Crozet, Virginia; one granddaughter, Ava Lyn Winter of Charlottesville; and one cousin, Mrs. Bryan Neff of Mansfield, Ohio.
A special thank you goes out to friends and family who were present during his struggle and thank you all who tried to save him.
A memorial service of communion and hymns will be held in Bob's honor at Holy Cross Church in Batesville, 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Tim Nagle
July 31, 2011
I just learned of BT's passing in the Sigma Phi Flame. He and I were part of a unique group of five who were room mates our first year at UVa, joined Sigma Phi together and were fraternity brothers and daily companions for the next three years (BT, Fred Gaertner, Roxburgh Rennie, William (Junior) Walker III & myself). Sadly we scattered to the winds after college and in the pre-internet days it was easy to loose touch. In his heart, BT would have known that we thought about him often and still do. The world will be a lesser place without this sweet man ... he is missed.
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Mary Legg Moore
April 27, 2011
Hi Barbara, I am so very sorry to hear about your husband! Betsy Haywood told me. I would love to have your E-mail address so I could get in touch with you. Best love to you and your girls, Mary Legg Moore [email protected]
John Moffat
March 31, 2011
I was one of Bob's roommates at Lawrenceville. I was very sorry to read of his passing in the alumni magazine. He was a great guy. I visited him at Batesville when he was a senior at U.Va. I regret not keeping in touch with him in later years.
Jennifer Thaxton
September 8, 2010
Barbara, Betty, Megan & Emma,
I cannot express enough my sincere sympathies for the loss of BT. It has been my pleasure to know him and carry fond memories of him for sure. I loved his dry/witty sense of humor for certain! I am thinking of you all and praying for you during this difficult time. Please let me know of anyhing I can do. Sending you big hugs from Richmond.
Warmly,
Jennifer, Tony, Brooke & Brandon
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Kathleen Garcia
September 7, 2010
Dear Barbara, Bette, Megan, and Emma,
We are so sorry about Bob. We always enjoyed his presence while our children played together. Doesn't seem that long ago.
Bless you all,
The Garcia Family
September 7, 2010
Dear Barbara,
All of the Dudley's send our hearfelt sympathy to you and the Girls. BT was the best! It didn't matter how long it would be between sightings, we picked up as if it were yesterday. You both were so good to us for such a long time.
Love,
Nancy, Gary, Clay and Carmen
S Templeton
September 3, 2010
Dear McKinley Ladies,
We are so sorry to hear of BT's passing. He fought an amazing and courageous fight these past three years. May God's grace carry you through the days ahead. We are here for whatever you may need. Much love and sympathy. Ron, Sharon, Ronnie and Jackie
Todd Abernathy Double A Electric
September 3, 2010
Bob was a great person, a Good friend that I will miss talking with and working with. I respected and admired his opinions and enjoyed doing projects for him. I know he will be missed and I give my sympathy to his Wife and children and Please let me know if I can be of any help during this time.
Lynn Rutherford-Snow
September 3, 2010
Barbara, Bettie, Megan, and Emma,
So very sorry about the loss of your beloved husband and Dad. Will always remember our fun times when our girls swam. He was always smiling and such a gentle and kind person. So very glad he got to see his little Ava Lynn. My prayer is that God will hold each of you in the palm of his hand. May your many, many memories comfort you in the days ahead. Love and prayers, Jimmy and Lynn Rutherford-Snow and Joshua and Ashley Durham-Smith
September 2, 2010
Our family has known the McKinleys as neighbors and friends for 10 years. Never was there a sweeter family than them. BT always had a ready smile and was such a wonderful man. And you can't do something nice for them without Barbara returning the kindness, or just thinking of you and surprising you with a thoughtful gift just because. It's no wonder their girls are so lovely inside and out. We feel privileged to count them as friends and are so sad at BT's passing. May he and all of you find the peace that has eluded you these three long years.
~ Eric, Carole, Matthew, Joey & Thomas
Rickey Layman
September 2, 2010
Barbara sorry to hear about BT's passing.May your memories bring you comfort. Thanks for your support when I left for the military.
Heather Clark
September 2, 2010
No words can make BT's passing any easier. I will miss seeing him and getting a good morning wave during my morning run as he was headed to the corner gas station for coffee. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know we are here for you if you should need us! Love, Heather, Lance, Morgan and Erin Clark
Michael and Pat Crawford
September 2, 2010
We are so sorry to hear about BT's passing. Although his suffering is now over, our community has suffered a loss that is impossible to fill. Barbara, Megan, Bettie and Emma, you are in our thoughts and prayers!
September 2, 2010
Bob was a good man. Easygoing. Eager to please. Honest. Trustworthy. A true craftsman of a builder. Enjoyable to know, and work with. My thoughts are echoed by many clients and owners here at Wintergreen as well. People who's lives were bettered by knowing and working with Bob. We're all sad to see him go. His family has my sympathies and prayers. ~Cameron R Carroll, Wintergreen Real Estate Company
John and Debbie Wenk
September 2, 2010
We are so very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He build our home at Wintergreen and what a beautiful job he did! This was the last home he was able to complete and it will always represent Bob McKinley and who he was. During our brief time together last year he became our friend and we would periodically check in with him to see how he was doing. Our sympathies go out to Bob's family...he truly was a special person.
September 2, 2010
Our dear friend B.T was a sweet and gentle soul. Unfailingly generous to our family, he shined a happy light into our lives for almost 40 years and will be missed so very much. Our love and profound sympathies to all of "B.T.'s girls."
Elizabeth, Rob, Robbie and Anne Taite Austin
September 2, 2010
Our hearts are saddened by the loss of one of Batesville's finest citizens. Our deepest sympathies are extended to Barbara, Bettie, Megan and Emma.
Norm & Michael
karen read
September 2, 2010
I am glad that I got to meet Mr. McKinley. He was a wonderful person and I know that he is in a good place today. I know that you, who are his family, have broken hearts. I know that God will be with you during his sad time.
Respectfully,
Karen Read
Charlottesville Dialysis
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