Walter T McKinnon

Walter, better known as Corky was born on May 9th of 1943 in Dallas, TX to Alma Auburt McKinnon and Florence Elizabeth Hobbs.

Corky was married to Patricia Robinson on March in 1984.

Survivors include his wife Patricia McKinnon of Arlington, TX, a daughter Alecia Dawn Williams of Frankston, a son Darren Thomas McKinnon, and son Michael Wayne McKinnon both of Arlington, grandson Christopher John Thomas Williams, and granddaughter Elizabeth Mckinnzy Williams of Frankston, great niece Alexia Nicole Robinson, and nephew Aaron Patrick Wood of Arlington. Last but not least are the family pets Snoop, Bullet, and the late Duke.

Those who precede Corky in death were his parents Alma “Papa Mac” and Florence, and in laws Joseph and Margaret Robinson.

His siblings are sister Gene Gist of Mesquite, TX, brother Wayne McKinnon of Bradenton, FL, and Sister Donna Kay Cherry of Acworth, GA.

Corky enlisted in the US Navy at the age of 19. He later owned and operated Sonic Drive in Arlington, TX for 35 years where he retired a few years ago.

He loved all sports; especially baseball and football. He would go for the occasional duck hunt when he was younger.

Corky worked almost every day of the year most all of his life. He would engage in long conversations about being a butcher with his father; if you were so fortunate to listen.

Visitation and funeral services will be held at Moore Funeral Home 1219 North Davis Drive, Arlington, TX. 1-817-275-2711

Visitation is on Friday, July 22, 2016 between 6-8pm

Funeral services are on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 2pm.

I Am Always With You

When I am gone, release me, let me go.

I have so many things to see and do,

You mustn't tie yourself to me with too many tears,

But be thankful we had so many good years.

I gave you my love, and you can only guess

How much you've given me in happiness.

I thank you for the love that you have shown,

But now it is time I traveled on alone.

So grieve for me a while, if grieve you must

Then let your grief be comforted by trust

That it is only for a while that we must part,

So treasure the memories within your heart.

I won't be far away for life goes on.

And if you need me, call and I will come.

Though you can't see or touch me, I will be near

And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear

All my love around you soft and clear

And then, when you come this way alone,

I'll greet you with a smile and a say "Welcome Home"