Rev. Robert L. MCKINNEY

Rev. Robert L. McKinney Rec. Robert L. McKinney of Wilmington, DE passed peacefully to his great reward on December 6, 2003, surrounded by loved ones. Prior to entering the ministry, Rev. McKinney served his country for 6 years in the United States Navy. Rev. McKinney pastored several churches in OH, MD and VA. He spent the majority of his ministry in DE. He pastored the Wilmington Church of God for 20 years and the Milford Church of God for just over 4 years. He served his denomination, regionally in numerous capacities and worked over 50 youth camps. His commitment to helping youth was one of his greatest passions. Rev. McKinney also served his community by spending many years as a voluntary probation officer for the Family Court, State of Delaware. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Pauline of Wilmington; children and Sheila of Wilmington, Sharon and Dan McCready of Cleveland, TN. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Jake and his wife and son, Andrea and Payton, Jamie, Jordan and Jenna-Rae McCready, all of Cleveland, TN; mother, Atlas McKinney and sister, Wanda Cable, both of Morangton, NC. He was preceded in death by his father, Lester McKinney; 2 brothers, Dean McKinney and Sam McKinney; and grandson, Thomas R. Johnson, M.D. The family will receive visitors at MCCRERY'S FUNERAL HOME, 3710 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE on Wednesday evening, December 10, from 7-9 pm and on Thursday morning, December 11 from 10-11 am. The service will begin at 11 am. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to the Wilmington Church of God building fund; or the "Robert McKinney Grandchildre College Trust," c/o 2945 West Lake Dr., N.W. Cleveland, TN 37312.