Willis Rush McKinney

Willis R. McKinney “PaPa Mac” passed away on March 2, 2020. He was born June, 25, 1930 in Tremont, Mississippi. He was a proud veteran who served twelve years in the United States Air Force, taking him to three continents while serving his country. He worked for Western Union for over 20 years and the United States Postal Service before finally retiring. He loved to take pictures and read the newspaper. He was a Freemason in the Masonic Lodge of Texas for over 50 years.

Willis was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron and Carrie McKinney; brother James McKinney, niece, Martha and nephew, Jerry. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Helen, children Anita Kirk and spouse Darrell, Cindy Balusek and spouse Dennis, Patrick McKinney and spouse Jan, and Charles McKinney and spouse Isabel. Grandchildren, Connie, Curtis, Shawn, Samantha, Deanna and Elizabeth. nephew, David McKinney and spouse Patti and niece Shirley Swalley.

Visitation will be held at Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral home at 2951 S. Belt Line Road. Grand Prairie, TX 75052 on Monday, March 9, 2020, from 10:00AM to 12:00PM. Funeral service will follow at 12:00PM. Committal Service will be held at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 1:00PM.