Name: Memorial Gathering for Charles Ernest McKinney
Start: 2018-02-12T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-02-13T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Woodlawn Memorial Park

In Loving Memory of Charles Ernest McKinney who passed away on February 10, 2018.

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Published by Tennessean on Feb. 10, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles McKinney

29 Entries

Anne Richardson

February 16, 2018

Charles was an avid Alabama football fan. Bear Bryant and Nick Saban were his heroes. On game day he would decorate
His jazzy with Alabama car flags, put on his houndstooth hat and with Aubie on his lap playing the Alabama fight song he would ride all over NHC to the delight of his buddies. His was a life well lived and so loved by by so many. We talked on the phone every day . Our last words to each other was I love you. Anne

February 13, 2018

He was a good teacher and friend. RIP Mr. Mckinney

Mike Premeaux

February 13, 2018

I have nothing but the fondest memories of Coach McKinney. Not only from his American History class, but also from the baseball field. He was a great teacher and a great coach! My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Class of 1992

February 12, 2018

R.I.P.- Class of '89

Debbie Hilley Tenpenny

February 12, 2018

I so enjoyed being in his class at Hillwood. He always made us laugh. Rest In Peace!
Debbie Hilley Tenpenny Class of '78!

Kay Felts

February 12, 2018

I am saddened by the loss of COACH McKinney, a very special man, teacher, and coach . I graduated from Hillwood High School in 1968. I have so many great memories of Coach McKinney whether it be from a pep rally, Friday night football game, or American History class. He loved his students and they all had stories about him. My story is that I don't think he ever really knew my name but he always called me "cheerleader " so I always called him COACH. He was always positive and entertaining with the kids and he always had a smile for us. Well done, Coach McKinney! I am sure you have a special reward waiting for you! You were well loved and you will be missed in this life. Your cheerleader and big fan,Kay (Henry) Felts

Mark Sutton

February 12, 2018

Best Teacher Ever may he rest in peace and may the family enjoy the memories forever...
Candyland is now closed...

February 12, 2018

Mr. McKinney was a loved teacher. He was my favorite. He loved his students. He was a kind person. Prayers for the family. Mary (Rockey) O'Rourke. (Class of '74).

Cindy Darnell

February 12, 2018

Mr Charles was a wonderful kind and caring man. I had the pleasure of cutting his hair for several years at NHC of Cool Springs. He still would call me at home in the following year and check on my family and kids. I always loved listening to his stories of coaching in school and goin to the grand ole opry listening to his favorite musicians. He loved Alabama football as well as food! I'm sure that a lot of the employees from NHC will remember his chick filet day once a month when he supplied us all with sandwiches. He was always giving to everyone weather it was candy or what. He will be dearly missed by all who had the blessing of knowing him. RIP my dear friend!

Glynda Vaughn

February 12, 2018

Dan, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all your family.

Ron Anderson

February 12, 2018

Coach McKinney was a legend at Hillwood High School. Regardless of how much historical information you may have retained from his class, you left there with a lot of memories.

Julie Davis Griffin (HHS '65)

February 12, 2018

I have such fond memories of Coach McKinney and Hillwood High School. He was a sweet, kind, funny and genuinely good man who really cared about his players and students. Rest in peace Coach McKinney, you will be missed. Sincere sympathy to his family.

Lisa Barnes

February 12, 2018

Mr McKinney was a wonderful Teacher.may he rest in peace.
I failed to put on that I was from the Class of 1983
I will keep his family in my prayers.
Hillwood High will not be the same without him.
With Sincere Sympathy.
Class of 1983 HillToppers!!!
Lisa DeBlois Barnes

February 12, 2018

So sad to hear that Coach McKinney is gone. I'll never forget American History class with him at Hillwood High. He will always be a part of my school year memories. My condolences to his family for their loss.

Susan Boyd Laux, Hillwood High class of 1973

Lisa Barnes

February 12, 2018

Mr McKinney,was a great man and a great teacher.
He was a great coach .
He was a Inspiration to all who knew him.
He will definitely be missed.
Hillwood High School will always miss him.
I will miss him because he was a Inspiration to me.
I graduated in 1983 .He was a great man.
My Heart and Prayers go out to his whole family.
With Deepest Condolences and Sympathy
Lisa DeBlois Barnes

Gary Carlton

February 12, 2018

Great History teacher and funny. Prayer for the family. (Class of 68)

Tammy (McCrary) Senter

February 11, 2018

Rest In Peace Mr. McKinney, you were loved by all who attended Hillwood High. Such a kind and generous man. One of my favorite teachers. You will be sadly missed. Class of 1985

Rick Burroughs

February 11, 2018

Even though I slept in your American History class, you were one of my favorite teachers. There are only a few teachers who reach their students and you Mr. McKinney were one of the best!! RIP!

Ronald Payrick

February 11, 2018

Coach McKinney was an instrumental part of my life not only as a teacher and coach but a person I admired for his principles and leadership

February 11, 2018

In the words of Coach McKinney it wont rain out the game it will rain on the game. I will never forget that..Very good man.

Richardson

February 11, 2018

Charles was a successful football coach at Hillwood High School for over thirty years . He was beloved by his football player and they visited him in the nursing home. They also attended his birthday parties given by his son. Hill wood also honored him when the mayor declared Charles McKinney Day in Nashville. They also built a pressbox and named it for him. He was a great teacher and made history come alive for his students.
Anne

Jon Storey

February 11, 2018

Mr. McKinney was a Hillwood High legend. He touched many lives. My condolensces to his family and friends.

Sara Spanos

February 11, 2018

Charles was like a grandfather to us. He loved to travel. I loved his teaching stories, especially since I became a teacher, too. His funny Southern sayings were a constant source of laughter. He will be missed by all. May his memory be eternal!

Gale Jackson

February 11, 2018

Mr. McKinney was a well loved teacher at Hillwood High school for many years. He was a social studies teacher and sold candy at his class room door to support some of the school athletics programs. He was a patient and kind teacher. I can remember his voice in the hallway as he stood there between class changes. " Get your M&Ms, Reece's Cups right here " Always a nice teacher and was so well loved by his many students.

Prayers for his family,

Mitzi Murphy Bonnell

February 11, 2018

Mr. McKinney was one of my favorite teachers at Hillwood. Such a sweet man. He will be missed...

Helen Rogers

February 11, 2018

Charles was a wonderful, kind and funny man. We enjoyed his being a part of our family life and he came into Stella

Anne Richardson

February 10, 2018

Charles was the most precious brother in the whole wide world and I have love him everyday of my life. He was a devoted friend and will live in the hearts of everyone who knew him forever. My sweet Jim welcomes him to heaven and they are together again. Rest In Peace your baby sister Anne.

Anne Richardson

February 10, 2018

Charles was the most precious brother and I have loved him everyday of my life.He was a devoted friend and he will live in hearts who knew him forever. My Sweet Jim has welcome him to heaven and they are together again. Rest In Peace your baby sister , Anne.

James Richardson Jr

February 10, 2018

Rest in Peace My beloved Uncle.
I'll miss you My Buddy. Love, Jimbo

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