Billy M McKinney

A memorial service will be held Aug. 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Memory Park Cemetery, 2823 E. Marshall Ave. in Longview, Texas.

Mr. McKinney was born Nov. 15, 1937 in Kilgore to Owen Lee McKinney and Ruby Jewel(Reynolds) McKinney.

He had a career in the grocery store business, working for Minyard Food Stores in Dallas, He retired as store director after working for them for many years.

Mr. McKinney enjoyed watching his grandchildren grow up and play sports.

He was an avid fan of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys. He also enjoyed fishing. He was raised a Baptist.

He is survived by three children, Steven McKinney of Lampasas, Bill McKinney Jr. of Irving, and Vickey Pope of Irving. A brother, Owen Lee McKinney Jr. of Missouri; 11 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jessica; an infant sister Carolyn and by his brother Robert.