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William McKinnon Obituary

William Ralph "Bill" McKinnon, Jr., age 83, of Griffin, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Brightmoor Hospice.

Bill was born in Edison, Georgia, on August 26, 1942, son of the late William R. McKinnon, Sr. and Sara DeWolfe McKinnon. Bill was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, having served on the USS Saratoga, and then spent many years working at the family business, McKinnon Feed and Seed, in Cuthbert, Georgia. He was a successful salesman until retirement.

Survivors include his daughters, Megan Lokey (Chris) of Griffin, GA and Chloe Neely (Todd) of Pittsburgh, PA; son, Chase McKinnon of Cartersville, GA; brother, Tony McKinnon (Gail) of Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Sara Lokey, Shelby Lokey, Jamie Neely, Loreli McKinnon, and Neva McKinnon.

There will be a graveside memorial service at Eastview Cemetery in Cuthbert, Georgia on Saturday, January 24, at 2:00 pm.

Conner-Westbury Funeral Home 1891 W. McIntosh Road Griffin is in charge of arrangements.

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

Published by Albany Herald from Jan. 22 to Jan. 23, 2026.

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