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Wesley McKinley Obituary

MCKINLEY Wesley (Wes) Tyler McKinley, 16, of North Port, Florida placed himself in God's hands on Friday April 8, 2011. Wes is survived by his parents Charles & Margaret McKinley, his older brother and protector, Blake Jacobson, and his Nana, Lorraine Jacobson. He is also survived by his aunts, uncles, cousins and innumerable friends. Wesley attended North Port High School after relocating from Jacksonville, Florida. He graduated from St. Patrick's Catholic School, and then attended Bishop Kenny High School prior to moving to North Port. Wesley was a kind and gentle soul, with "sapphire blue eyes" and a smile and a good word or thought for everyone. He was the big brother many never had, and in his own words "he always tried to make the people he cared about smile". Wesley was a self-taught guitarist, making beautiful music; a talented artist, and wise beyond his years. He dearly loved the students at his schools, and embraced the North Port High School community, which totally embraced him. His "Bieber" do, his Marlin's hat and his "Hollister" look will be forever in our hearts. He was a wonderful son, brother and friend, and will be missed every minute of every day. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3:00 on Friday, April 15, 2011 at San Pedro Catholic Church. A reception to celebrate Wesley's life will be held at Tavern by the Green at Sabal Trace Golf & Country Club after the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the North Port High School Music Dept. (in memory of Wesley McKinley) 6400 W. Price Blvd., North Port, Florida 34291. Farley Funeral Home in North Port is handling the arrangements. To send condolences visit www.farleyfuneralhome.com .

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Apr. 13, 2011.

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Allie

November 20, 2011

Although I didnt personally know you Wes, I am becoming very close with your family, Jordan misses you more than anything and i hate to see him in this pain. I hope you continue watching over your family and friends. I hope to see your family come to peace and hope you are at peace knowing Jordan and I are becoming a part of your family and helping them heal. Jordan and your family love you and miss you very much so.

July 7, 2011

Peggy Ann, I just read this about Wesley, I'm so sorry for what you and your family have had to go through.
Patricia (Maloney)

richie ray

April 26, 2011

hey wesley its your cousin richie i miss you so freaking much i love you bro we were like brothers nothing could drive us apart i mean nothing we had our ups and downs but we always went around them i love you your gone but never ever forgotten

richie ray

April 26, 2011

well now that your gone what am i going to do i have nothing wit out you bro u was like my brother let a lone cousin but i love you and ima try to stay strong

richie ray

April 26, 2011

Wesley i love you bro you were my closest cousin to me and i will never fogett all the good times we had together like the time me and you was hiding fro robby in the market and stuff ro i miss you and ove you you might be gone but your never forgotten

Mercedes Stewart

April 22, 2011

Wesley I love you with all my heart always! I miss you more than words could ever begin to explain. You were and amazing friend, always there for anyone. I'm going to miss you cracking your jokes and that huge smile you always had on your face. Forever in my thoughts sweetheart. Rest in peace beautiful (:

brian smith

April 18, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ashley

April 17, 2011

rip wes<3 your light will shine on forever. you were an amazing young boy. your funeral was beautiful, and I'm so blessed to have met your parents. watch over everyone, especially your family :) <3

TaTyana I

April 15, 2011

R.I.P my prayers are with you and your fam wes , I hope you like in heaven. You will truly be missed.

April 15, 2011

Larry N.Yeatman
Laura Maxwell
(parents of Classmate Ashley T.Wilburn)
RIP Young Man, You will be missed

Holly Sheehan

April 14, 2011

Dear McKinley Family,
I don't know you and I didn't know Wesley, but I have a son who is the same age as Wesley that goes to Bishop Kenny High School in Jacksonville. I can't even imagine the pain and sorrow you must be feeling right now. I just hope that knowing that Wesley is in a better place brings you some sort of peace and comfort. I pray for the healing of your hearts and hope that the sweet memories of Wesley will get you through each day! May God bless you and keep you!

Toni, Ashley & Harrison Spence

April 14, 2011

Peggy, Charles & Blake,
Wes Had the most wonderful heart, always smiling and always kind to everyone. My heart goes out to you and I pray that God gives you the strength you all need to get through this. Your St. Patricks Family is here for you if you need anything.
Wes, we will cherish the memories of you always.I hope you find Peace in Heaven.

Ryan Fleming

April 13, 2011

Wes man you were the best friend anyone could ever have you knew how to make a crowd laugh and offer sorrow for when someone was sad. May you rest in peace and we will meet again.

Lindsay J

April 13, 2011

Wesley, we are going to miss you in advisory, me and kevin were talking about you today and how you were just such an amazing person. I love how you'd ALWAYS try and put a smile on our faces and would sit and play your guitar without a care in the world. I was going through my pictures today and I found the picture of all of us in the band room with the lights off and the black light on. Your face was PRICELESS. haha. oh and how you were going to be michael jackson for the video we were gonna make! Im going to miss you :'( so will everyone else. To Wesley's family...You will always be in my prayers.

Bye Wes :/ ill see you later.

Alli Marion

April 13, 2011

Wesley , You were a great person . I really wish you didn't have to go so soon :( You'll ALWAYS be in my thoughts & prayers
To the family of Wesley , I am really sorry for your loss . I know it isn't easy , & I'll always keep you guys in my prayers . Stay strong <3 He'll always be looking down on you keep you safe .

A Accardi

April 12, 2011

To Wes' Mom, Dad, Brother and Gradmother, family and friends:
Your loss is unimaginable, a pain that can take your breath away, and we mourn with you. Please, friends of Wes, look to eachother and God during these difficult days, and talk to eachother. Check on eachother, love and be patient with one another. Your grief will pass and what will remain with you, for your lifetime, will be your love for Wesley.
May God and the Lord Jesus be your strength and your shield as you brave this storm--Let Him calm it for you. Praying for your peace.

Larry Deeds

April 12, 2011

I will miss me and you skateboarding and tosing the football around. R.I.P Wesley Tyler Mckinley.

Larry Deeds

April 12, 2011

you were a great friend and you were a great person. We love you.

Stephanie Boynton

April 12, 2011

My prayers are with the entire family of Wesley. I did not know him personally, but I know very well kids whose lives he touched. He was such a beloved friend to many. May God watch over the family, provide peace and comfort to all who knew him and bless the soul of Wesley.

Rachel

April 12, 2011

I didn't know you personally, but I used to go to Bishop Kenny. To family and loved ones I just wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers. God bless.

Joshua Sandefur

April 12, 2011

Wes its gunna be hard walking home without you making your jokes and or harrasing me haha im wearing your guitar pick around school im praying that your parents will make it through this

April 12, 2011

Our prayers are with the family of this young man as God welcomes him into his heavenly kingdom. May God give them the peace and strength to perservere and come to terms with such a tragic loss. May they understand that sometimes things are out of our hands and there are powers and forces greater than each of us. This young man must be needed somewhere else right now. Dear God, please help the family and friends of Wes to accept that even though we may not have all the answers, YOU always do! May they believe that one day they will be reunited again in heaven! May God Bless them!

A concerned mother and daughter (Student at NPH)
(Parishioners of San Pedro Catholic Church)

Victor

April 12, 2011

You were a wonderful friend that I met first semester in Mr. Wormington's. The laughs and jokes we made in that class will be in my head for a very long time. I will miss you Wesley. R.I.P. Bro

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