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John McKinney Obituary
John R. McKinney
July 9, 1944 - Nov. 4, 2023
DECATUR - John R. McKinney, 79, of Decatur passed away November 4, 2023.
Graveside service will be 2:00 PM, Friday, November 10, 2023, at Harristown Cemetery. Procession to the graveside will be at 1:15 PM from Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Please arrive at the Funeral Home at 1:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made, in John's honor, to the Shriners Children's Hospital at www.shrinerschildrens.org.
John was born July 9, 1944 in Decatur, the son of Paul and Naomi (Fonner) McKinney. He married Marilynn (Marsh) Street on November 13, 1985. She preceded him in death on October 15, 2011. John worked as a proof design engineer at Caterpillar, retiring after 35 years. He enjoyed stirring the pot, gardening and was known for having a big garden. John also loved motorcycles, especially Gold Wings. He liked camping with the Caterpillar Club. Did we mention John loved to stir the pot?
He was a 51 year member of Summit Lodge #431 A.F & A.M. John was also a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Surviving are his children: Carl (Ellie) McKinney of Poplar Bluff, MO, Steve McKinney of Lovington and Lori McKinney of Mooresville, IN; stepchildren: Stephen Street of Mabelvale, AR, David (Starla) Street of Decatur, Lyle (Valerie) Street of Macon, Gary (Jennifer) Street of Murphysboro, Linda (Steve) Jordan of Mabelvale, AR; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one brother, Paul McKinney of Harristown.
John was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marilynn; son, Daniel; and grandson, Jordan.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family in care of Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes at www.brintlingerandearl.com.
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Dennis White
November 12, 2023
I will miss John as we rode motorcycles for CMA some years ago. He will be missed by many. rest easy John.
Dennis White
Ethel Hand ( Becky Beck)
November 9, 2023
John and I grew up in the same area of Harristown and I was able to talk to him when he attended my brother Jim Beck's funeral. John was a great human being as a kid and as an adult will miss him on facebook where we often shared what was going on in our lives and him showing off all his canning and cooking, he will be greatly missed. Ethel Hand (Becky Beck is what I went by as a kid)
Donnie and Debra
November 8, 2023
It was always a pleasure talking with John. Even though I had only the pleasure of his company the past 5 years, this man was full of knowledge and had plenty of entertaining stories to tell. I will miss him dearly for what he taught me about life and the Christian values he believed in. Rest in peace my friend. My condolences to all that loved this man.
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