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Kevin McKinney Obituary
1982 - 2017
Kevin James McKinney February 4, 1982 – September 11, 2017. Kevin sadly passed away on Monday, September 11 unexpectedly at his home in Webster, TX. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed for his infectious smile, laughter and huge heart. He graduated from Hilliard Davidson High School in 2000. He was awarded numerous letters for his achievements in wrestling and football, both a great love of his. He is survived by his parents, mother Patricia Beardmore and stepfather John Beardmore, father Mark McKinney and stepmother Machelle McKinney, brothers Joseph (Cara) McKinney, Vincent McKinney, sisters Makayla McKinney, Meghan McKinney, nephew Pete McKinney, grandfather Casimer Bondarewicz, grandmother Judy McKinney, as well as many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his nephew JJ McKinney, grandmother Judith Bondarewicz and grandfather William McKinney. Calling hours will be Monday, September 18 from 6-8 pm at Wilson Funeral Home in Marysville, OH. A mass will be held at Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church in Marysville on Tuesday, September 19 at 11 am. Burial will be immediately following at Dublin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus.
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Brandi Rogers
September 24, 2017
Kevin made so many of us smile. Never was there a day he didnt have something positive to say. Kevin from the bottom of my heart i hope the heavens are ready to smile. Rest in heaven Kevin.
+My condolences to the McKinney family.+
Brandi Rogers- Hilliard Davidson Classmate
Jesse Sydebotham
September 19, 2017
Kevin and I were roommates at Cumberland. He was a great person. Kevin was a responsible and caring friend. We shared a lot of good times. I wish we would of stayed in touch more after college. Rest In Peace Kevin, God bless
Kyle Dickerson
September 19, 2017
My condolences to all family and friends. You were a great person and a hell of a wrestler and Roughneck. RIP Kevin "Skinny" McKinney
Tommy Prairie
September 19, 2017
I coached Kevin at Cumberland University. He was a friend and valuable member of the team. He will be sorely missed by his coaches and teammates. My condolences to his family.
Rob Carlyle
September 19, 2017
Kevin was a great friend and teammate. We wrestled together at Cumberland University and he was my roommate my first year. He always had a smile on his face and would do anything for you. He will be greatly missed.
Jill Goodrich
September 18, 2017
Trish and family,
There are no words other then my prayers for you and know that someone cares. Thinking of you,
Sherry Undehill/ Weaston
September 17, 2017
So sad to hear this news. I remember that smile he seem to always have. Kevin was a good friend to Scott. He was an awesome wrestler and it was so fun to watch his matches. My heart goes out to his family. RIP Kevin
The Compassionate Friends
September 16, 2017
Dear McKinney Family,
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet monthly in Columbus from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us. We need Not Walk Along. We are The Compassionate Friends.
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The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, Ohio Chapter
(614) 882-8986
www.tcfcolumbus.org
www.compassionatefriends.org
Wes Sindlinger
September 15, 2017
Kevin was a great friend and teammate. We had alot of great memories at the University of Findlay. He was one of those guys that would do anything for ya. Very sad to hear the news. Thoughts and prayers to the family in their time of mourning.I will always remember a fellow Roughneck! Miss ya man and GOD Bless my friend!! Gone never but forgotten!
Wesley J Sindlinger
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