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John Orville Mckay JR
1944 - 2018
John Orville Mckay JR
1944 - 2018
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BORN
1944
DIED
2018
John Mckay Obituary
John Orville McKay Jr., born on July 18, 1944 went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2018; at the age of 74. John proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years and retired as Master Sargent. John McKay served as a Baptist minister from 1981 - 2001. Survived by his loving wife Faith McKay, children Doree Jarrett and Shane McKay, brother Robert McKay Sr., grandchildren Brittany, Tanner, Dayton, daughter- in-law Jenni McKay, brothers- in-law Guy Williams and wife Sybil, Hank Williams, Drew Williams and wife Nancy, numerous nieces and nephews. Before he joined the Marine Corps, John was drafted by the Cleveland Indians organization as a catcher. He loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his family, fishing, the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Dodgers, and his beloved United States Marine Corps.
Semper Fidelis - Always Faithful.
Visitation will begin on Monday, September 17, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.
For personal acknowledgement, you may sign the online guestbook at www.missionparks.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Karen Middleton Kindla
January 8, 2019
A kind, Dear Neighbor was John mcKay. We had many good talks about his former times in the military service.
He attended his beautiful garden of flowers Faithfully every day.;Alongside him was his beautiful doggie.Peace be with you John ; As you are now with your Lord , your loving savior. Gods blessings to you dear wife Faith And family.
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September 17, 2018
To Mr. John Family and Friends,
Im sorry for your loss. As the days pass , missing your loved one will be greater at times. But with the many prayers and thoughts from others will help you get through the difficult days ahead.
May the God who binds up the broken-hearted comfort all who mourn and sustain your family.
Isaiah 61:1,2
-with heartfelt sympathy
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