Robert Emmett McKinlay

1940 - 2012

Robert Emmett McKinlay obituary, 1940-2012, Wixom, MI

Robert Emmett McKinlay

1940 - 2012

BORN

1940

DIED

2012

Robert McKinlay Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 8, 2012.
Robert E. McKinlay, age 71, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Providence Hospital with his family by his side. Bob is the loving father of Holly "Scott" Townsend and her mother Joan McKinlay, proud grandfather of Nathan and Gracie and dear companion of Dorothy Olsen. Bob enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2012 at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black and Son Funeral Home, 3295 E. Highland Rd., Highland, Michigan. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Brighton Assembly of God Church, 7770 Whitmore Lake Rd., Brighton, Michigan. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Alzheimer's Association.

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February 11, 2012

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February 11, 2012

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Kelly Doneth

February 11, 2012

I'm sad to hear about this loss. Tom and I are down in Key Biscayne until Sunday. Please extend my condolences to Holly. I really would love to get us together.
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Kim Czartoryski

February 11, 2012

Please and send Holly my love if you get a chance.
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Allison Shevlin

February 11, 2012

I'm so sad to hear this news! I wish there was a way I could get there today or tomorrow, but I can't. Please give her a hug from me.
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Stacey Rosol

February 11, 2012

I'll always remember your dad and the way that all of you took me into your family. He gave me all the same fatherly advice he gave you, Holly, and it certainly helped me to be the person I am today. Thanks for sharing him with me all these years and thanks for including me in the service. It was really special to me that you mentioned my name in your eulogy and had the pastor mention my name as one of the people who will miss him. I will always remember him and the impact he had on my life.

Ken Kaminski

February 10, 2012

Holly,
I would like to extend deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time.

John Gass

February 10, 2012

Bob could always bring a smile to my face. His laugh/chuckle was infectious. No matter what was happening in my life at the time (good or bad) I always felt better after talking to Bob.
He had a kind heart and was always fun to be around...his Spirit had a way of lifting my spirit.
The world would be a much better place if we had more
Bob McKinlay's. God Bless You Bob..I miss you already!

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3295 East Highland Road, Highland, MI 48356

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