Photo courtesy of Comeaux-Community Mortuary & Cremations - Beaumont
Jan 18, 1949 - Nov 5, 2025
My condolences to the entire McKinney family. Sorry for your lost. Rest in peace my neighbor and classmate.
Brenda (Nino) Baines
November 11, 2025 | Houston, TX | Neighbor
Ii will miss you
Gearldine Marks Broussard
November 11, 2025 | Beaumont, TX | Friend
Prayers for the peace, comfort and strength of the family today and the days to come.
Donald Nixon
November 11, 2025 | Classmate
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Tanya Traylor
November 10, 2025 | Beaumont, TX
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Praying for the McKinney family keep you hands in God's hands look to the hills.
Ester Traylor Egins
November 10, 2025 | Beaumont, TX | Friend
To the McKinney Family. God is near those that are broken hearted. Hold to his unchanging hand. He always had a welcoming smile.
Janell Dumas
November 10, 2025 | Beaumont, TX | Coworker
Sympathy, we send to the McKinney family as we share, in sincerity, that God will surround all of you with His gracious care, peace and love during this time.
Blessings!
Joyce & Rufus Wells
November 09, 2025 | Beaumont, TX | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. So sorry for your loss Rodney was good friend. We will love you and miss you always.
Patricia George Green
November 09, 2025 | Glenn Heights, TX | Friend
My condolences to the family pray for you
Linda Lee George
November 09, 2025 | Grand Prairie, TX
Obituary for Deacon Rodney Jerome “Trif” McKinney, Sr.
Rodney Jerome “Trif” McKinney, Sr. was born on January 18, 1949, to the late
David and Dorothy McKinney in Beaumont, Texas. On November 5, 2025, he was
called home by his Heavenly Father.
Rodney accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Scott Olive Baptist
Church under the leadership of Reverend S.I. Mitchell. A faithful and devoted member
throughout his life, he served under the leadership and guidance of the late Rev. L.R.
Dornes, Rev. A.L. Jones, and the current, Pastor David L. Hudson. He was an active
ordained Deacon, dedicated member of the Men of Presence (Brotherhood) and a
faithful member of the Choir and Finance Committee. He used his gifts and talents to
serve God and his church family with excellence and humility.
Rodney married his high school sweetheart, Mercy Lee Smith-McKinney, in 1973.
Their union was filled with deep love, laughter, and many cherished memories that
reflected their unshakeable bond and devotion to one another.
Rodney attended public schools in the Beaumont Independent School District
and graduated from Charlton-Pollard High School in the class of 1967. After graduation,
Rodney proudly served his country in the United States Army for two years. Upon
returning home, he worked as a welder at Bethlehem Steel for many years until the
company closed. He later retired from Beaumont ISD and worked at Baptist Hospital
until taking medical leave.
Rodney was preceded in death by his parents, David and Dorothy McKinney; his
loving wife, Mercy Smith-McKinney; son, Rodney McKinney, Jr.; his sisters, Imeldia
Cantue and Corrine McKinney-Miles; his brothers, William, David, Lloyd and Wendell
McKinney, all of Beaumont, Texas.
Rodney leaves to cherish his memories: his sisters, Gloria McKinney-Willis and
Sharon Ann McKinney; sister-in-laws, Joyce Smith-Wells (Rufus); Rosemary Harris,
Jeannette Smith-Holmes (Karl), Elizabeth Smith-Shivers; brother-in-laws,
William Miles, Calvin Smith, Jr., Robert Smith (Rosalyn), Henry Smith, Kevin Smith,
David Smith, and Russell Smith (Yolanda), Wesley Smith (Sadelia), Reginald Smith
(Rhonda) and Kerry Smith (Faye); daughter-in-law, Lanisha McKinney; God-sons,
Steven McKinney and Graylen McKinney; bonus son, Jahvarian Thomas; bonus
grand-children, Marlayshia and Jacobie Rollins, and a host of nieces, nephews,
great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends who will forever hold his
memory close to their hearts.
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