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Robert "Bobby" McKinney

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Robinson Powdersville Funeral Home and Robinson Memorial Gardens - Easley

1425 Powdersville Road

Easley, South Carolina

Robert McKinney Obituary

Name: Visitation for Robert "Bobby" McKinney
Start: 2020-07-03T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-07-03T14:45:00.000Z
Location: Robinson Funeral Home - Powdersville Road

Robert "Bobby" McKinney

Easley - Robert "Bobby" Dero McKinney, 79, husband of Carole McAlister McKinney, went home to be with Jesus on June 30, 2020. He was the son of the late Robert Ford McKinney and Marie Hawkins McKinney. Mr. McKinney was a graduate of Parker High School, class of 1959. He was a former member of Monaghan Baptist Church and a current member of Rock Springs Baptist Church. He was co-founder of Eldeco, Inc. where he continued to work up until the past couple of months. Mr. McKinney was a friend to many and advisor to all. He would want everyone to know that Jesus loves you and through Jesus you can reach eternal life. Mr. McKinney had a work ethic that was matched by few. He loved his God, his wife, his family and friends dearly. He had many varied interests and touched the lives of many people all over the world. He was a believer of the Gospel of Christ Jesus and supported the spreading of the love of Jesus throughout the world.

In addition to his wife of fifty-nine years, he is survived by his children, Kelley M. Spearman (Alan), Kimberly L. McKinney, and Robert Dale McKinney (Beth); grandchildren, Franklin A. Spearman, IV, (Zenadia), Kendall A. Spearman, Kensley L. Drake, Andrew F. Drake (Judith), Jacob H. McKinney, Joshua G. McKinney, Robert "Bo" McKinney and Sadie E. McKinney; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn I. Spearman and Kimberly M. Spearman; and a brother, Larry A. McKinney.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, July 3, 2020 at Robinson Memorial Gardens, 1425 Powdersville Road, Easley, SC 29642.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. Friday at Robinson Funeral Home - Powdersville Road, prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rock Springs Baptist Church, 201 Rock Springs Road, Easley, SC 29642 or to Home With A Heart, 220 James Mattison Road, Liberty, SC 29657.

Visit RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home & Crematory-Powdersville Road, Easley.

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Published by The Greenville News from Jul. 1 to Jul. 2, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert McKinney

Sponsored by Robinson Powdersville Funeral Home and Robinson Memorial Gardens - Easley.

18 Entries

BILL MCCULLOUGH

July 7, 2020

Carole, family and Larry, I was saddened to hear of Bobby passing. i will always remember Bobby for his kindness through out his life to all that knew him. Our prayers are with the family.

Bill McCullough, Friend, Simpsonville, SC July 7,2020

Dean Campbell

July 4, 2020

Carole and family, Elaine and I were saddened to hear of Bobby' passing and our prayers to the family. Bobby was a true friend and I always felt better when he stopped by the house just to talk or visit Elaine. We treasure the devotional book you and Bobby gave us. Our loss is Heavens gain..
Love your family.
Dean and Elaine Campbell

Kathy

July 3, 2020

We were neighbors of Ford and Marie ( and Larry), so we knew Bobby thru his visits to Mom and Dads house the most. He ALWAYS made the point to speak when this way.
Our sympathy to All of your families.
Diane and Kathy

Carl Blackston

July 1, 2020

Sorry for your loss and condolences to all the families

Adele Wyatt

July 3, 2020

McKinney family, Our prayers for your family for comfort and peace. God is faithful and He will love you through this grief.
Randy and Adele Wyatt

Vickie Brown

July 3, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I remember Bobby as such a kind person.

Phil SIMMONS

July 3, 2020

So sorry to hear the news of Bobby's passing. Bobby would always take time out to give us talks of encouragement and advice each time we delivered to ELDECO. Bobby will be dearly missed by us at Area Construction Supplies. Our prayers go out to Carole and all of the family.

Tom Jones

July 2, 2020

Dear Carole, I was very sorry to learn of Bobby's death. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Although I did not know Bobby well, I do recall the pleasant conversations we had at a couple of our BHS Class Reunions. May the Peace of God be with you and yours.

Nora Brown

July 2, 2020

So sorry for your loss praying for all of the family.

Shirley Robertson

July 2, 2020

I am so sorry to hear this news. Bobby has always meant the world to Tim and me. He took us under his wing as he did so many. He never left us without saying Keep Smiling. I know God is smiling because he has such a wonderful angel with him. I will be praying for peace to all the family and friends. God bless all.

Aaron Robbins

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Jane Wallace

July 2, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Praying God will put his Loving Arms around you and your family during and after and give you Peace. I love you and your family.

Wanda Lewis

July 2, 2020

Carole, I am so sorry to hear about Bobby. Please know that I will be praying for you and your family during this time.

Carolyn Y Posey

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Cheryl Taylor

July 2, 2020

Our prayers are with your family during this time. May each of you feel the peace and comfort of the Sweet Holy Spirit now and in the days to come. Love to all!