Donald L. McKinney Sr.
February 15, 1931 ~ November 14, 2013
Donald L. McKinney, Sr., 82, Indianapolis, died November 14, 2013, in Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.
He was a graduate of Decatur Central High School and proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Mr. McKinney worked for many years in advertising sales for the Indianapolis Star/News. Prior to, he was employed the Indianapolis Times. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He could often be found on the sidelines of various sporting events, cheering on one of his seven grandchildren. As his own sons were growing up, he was active in the Decatur Little League and coached baseball and basketball.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Lloyd, Melvin, Joyce, Nita, and Marcille.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Wanda (Fancher) McKinney; sons, Donald L. McKinney, Jr. (Katrina) of Avon and John McKinney (Gretchen) of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Cameron, Kiersten, and Keegan McKinney; Dylan, Gracie, Maggie, and Sheldon McKinney.
Rev. Jeff Faull will officiate the 7 p.m. funeral service on Thursday, November 21, 2013, in the Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 4 p.m. Cremation will follow in the Morgan County Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Jon- I’m so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a very good man and a proud father. He took me under his wing when I first started at the Star thirty years ago. Always had great stories to share, one of the funniest people I’ve ever known! Just a great sense of dry humor. Most importantly he was a good caring man that always was thoughtful to everyone he came across. I know your loss as I’ve lost a parent. I’ll keep you and your entire family in my prayers. Bill Legg
Don was a great guy with a great sense of humor. Never took anything too seriously. I worked with him for several years at the Star and always enjoyed working with him. He minded his own business and was always pleasant with nary a bad word to say about anyone. He was a gentleman and all I knew him, liked him. Very sorry to hear of his passing. I’ve lost both of my parents. Don’s legacy of family, memories, treasures of time spent and influence of great character will help carry you thru in the years ahead. Blessings to your family. Mary Fitzgerald Ball
Don and Jon – I am sorry to hear of your loss. I respected your father as we were growing up and always enjoyed his wisdom. When we are young we sometimes don’t appreciate our parents until we are adults ourselves. You both had a good man to look up to, and I can say that I looked up to him also. God bless,