| 1. | McKinney, Jimmie Mike was born on 10 Jun 1924 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 25 Mar 2023 in Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 30 Mar 2023 in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: MCKI.J002
- _FGRAVE: 251218807
- Military Service: World War II, 996th Treadway Bridge Company, 3rd Army, United States Army
- Funeral: 30 Mar 2023, Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois
Notes:
Jimmie McKinney, 98, of Clay City, passed away Saturday, March 25 at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora.
Jimmie was born June 10, 1924 in Clay City, IL, the son of Mike and Mary Celestia (Rinehart) McKinney. He married Lois Alma (Bissey) on March 26, 1945 in Piggott, AR, and she preceded him in death on June 1, 2007.
Jimmie was extremely passionate about GMC, Massey-Ferguson, and the color red. He loved to build things with his hands. Jimmie did a lot of welding and could make anything.
Jimmie never met a stranger and made friends wherever he went. He was always willing to lend a hand whenever he could. Jimmie always had to have cornbread and warm milk throughout his nearly century-long life.
Jimmie was a WWII Vet, and he was at Omaha Beach, Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, and he served with General Patton's Third Army. After his service, he was still able to always be a contribution to society and have a positive outlook on life. He was truly a part of the greatest generation of Americans.
Jimmie is survived by his three children; four Grandchildren; and nine Great Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and all of his brothers and sisters.
Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City is in charge of arrangements. A Visitation for Jimmie will be held from 10:00-11:00 AM on Thursday, March 30 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City, Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 AM following the Visitation.
Interment will take place at Smith Cemetery, near Sailor Springs, IL.
Full Military Rites will be performed at the Graveside to honor Jimmie's service to our Country.
Memorials can be made to American Legion of Choice.
Military Service:
Truck driver in the 996th Treadway Bridge Company, attached to the U.S. 3rd Army.
Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=1725194
Jimmie married Bissey, Lois Alma on 26 Mar 1946 in Piggott, Clay County, Arkansas. Lois (daughter of Bissey, John Milnor and Rogers, Verda Bernice) was born on 18 Sep 1926 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 1 Jun 2007 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 5 Jun 2007 in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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1924 - 2023 (98 years)
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