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BORN
1950
DIED
2001
Ronald McKinley Obituary
Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: 1 p.m. at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery.
Ronald worked in the auto industry in the Dallas-Fort Worth area more than 25 years. He was a Baptist, a devoted husband, father, son and friend. He will be deeply missed.
Survivors: Wife, Margaret Barnhill; son, Kyle McKinley; daughter, Zoe McKinley; parents, J.C. and Fausteena McKinley of Granbury; sister, Dottie Marcom and husband, Tommy; brother, Bob McKinley and wife, Cecily; nephews, Matthew Marcom and Jason McKinley; and niece, Amber McKinley.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald McKinley
Irene Cornish
November 27, 2001
Rest in Peace Ron!
We naver know when our time will come. But until then we must do our best. I will never forget the fun we had in Paris,France @ J.P.& Cindy's wedding,The Black cowboy hat,you dancing with madame Hadida,your smile and memories will forever live in our hearts.
Nancy Driscoll
November 21, 2001
My mother, Jean Pomeroy, and I have just heard about Ron passing away. Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire McKinley family.
Kanani Mahelona
November 19, 2001
I am saddened by the news of Ron's passing; and my thoughts are with his family. I have been friends with Ron's wife, Margaret, for years; and she introduced me to Ron in Paris, France, where we attended the wedding of our dear friend Cynthia Hadida. I remember the fun we all had on that trip...seeing Ron experience Paris and seeing Paris experience Ron...the long, tall Texan in the cowboy hat and boots...the Parisians were so impressed with him! As were we all......
With love, Kanani
Ricki Reves (Holman)
November 18, 2001
How can it be time for him to leave when there is still so much for him here? I'll never understand, but the smile in his picture says it all. He was always smiling!!!
Robin Burnette (Runce)
November 14, 2001
So sorry to hear this sad news.
Dorian Helton Austin
November 14, 2001
My prayers are with all the McKinleys. I grew up with Bobby, from Loma Terrace through Bel Air, and you couldn't know Bobby without hearing about his big brother. I know he leaves a loving family and a great legacy through his children.
Diana Burkett
November 14, 2001
We all grew up in the same neighborhood. We went to the same grade school and high school. I can't even begin to think of those days without Ronnie coming to mind. My thoughts and prayers go out to then entire McKinley family. They have suffered so much loss.
Michelle Hupp
November 14, 2001
I grew up as a friend of your Aunt Dotty, your Grandmother taught my brother. I remember Ron as a very handsome young man who was ALWAYS tolerant of the girls who envaded his house and took over! I have to sam I might remember him mubleming a bit when we got out of line-- but never thr amount My brother did!
There are no words and my wish for all of you is to begin to replace your grief with the wonderful and fun things Ron did, He left you a great legacy and his love for his who famly has always been apparent.
Please hug Dottie for me I have thought of her often since September 11. You guys have a very strong family and I know you will find a way to fill this huge void with love and memories
Michelle (Nonner) and Mark Hupp
Wally Westbrook
November 13, 2001
A lifetime has gone by, but names from the past keep popping up. Faces have changed, locations have changed but the names are the same. Not too long ago, the McKinley family experienced loss---now another one. My prayers are for those that are still here. I hope that Ronnie had had a great life.
Patty Ulum-Pfahnl
November 13, 2001
My love and prayers to the McKinley family. My older sister and I grew up with the McKinleys through grade school and high school. Dottie was there for us when we lost Sharon years ago with cancer. I hope and pray your happy memories will carry you through your time of grief.
Carole Gresham-Arnold
November 13, 2001
My most sincere sympathies to all of the McKinley families. I went to grade school (Loma Terrace) with the kids and Mrs. McKinley was a teacher there, & also at Bel-Air. I hope the families will find comfort in know there are people that care.
Linda Wood
November 8, 2001
My deepest sympathy to the McKinley family.
Glenn Wood
November 7, 2001
I was truely shocked when I heard that Ronnie had passed away. I didn't know him as well as I knew John, but you couldn't know one without the other. My sincerest condolences for Mr & Mrs McKinley, Dottie and Bobby.
Susan Parks
November 7, 2001
I was really saddened to hear about Ronnie & my heart & prayers go out to his family. My brothers & sister all attended grade school and high school with the McKinley family. Susan Wood Parks
Rachel Wood
November 6, 2001
It is sad to hear about Ronnie. My love and prayers go to the family. Ronnie & John went to school with my kids at Loma Terrrace.
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