SFC (Ret.) Robert Dillard McKie Jr., 74, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022. A graveside service will be held at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 2:00PM.
Born on February 17, 1948, Robert was the son of the late Robert Dillard McKie Sr. and Jonnie Floy Henderson McKie. Robert enlisted in the United States Army in 1966, served 20 years in the military, and retired as a Sergeant First Class. He married the love of his life, Patsy Louise McClure on June 19, 1977. After Robert retired from the Army, he went on to work as a mail handler for the US Postal Service, and retired after 23 years. Robert will be remembered as a loving husband, father and friend.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Dilliard McKie Sr., and Jonnie Floy McKie.
Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 45 years, Patsy Louise McKie; children, Amy Lee McKie and James McKie; one brother, Wayne Mckie (Joanne); best friend, Ron Borel (Cynthia).
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