Robert "Bob" McKinley

Robert "Bob" McKinley obituary, Marion, KY

Robert "Bob" McKinley

Robert McKinley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Panama City on Feb. 20, 2026.
Robert "Bob" McKinley, 85, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Born on January 16, 1941, in Marion, Kentucky, Bob was a simple man who found his greatest joy in caring for his yard. He especially looked forward to mowing his grass.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Emmie and Geneva; his brother, Bill; and his daughter, Tanya.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 62 years, Jewel; his son, Robert L.; his granddaughters, Brittney, Chelsea, and Courtney; eight great-grandchildren; and his sisters, Sara and Faye.

A graveside service will be held at a later date in his hometown of Marion, Kentucky.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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