Kevin was born the eldest son of Jim and Brenda McKay of Owosso, MI. Kevin and Julie (Banas) were married in 1991 and together they raised 4 children. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Mitchell McKay, James and Lauren (Hood) McKay, Rachel (McKay) and Aaron Hudson, Andrew and Annette (Williams) McKay, also his 2 grandsons, James William (Liam) McKay, and Oliver Jay Hudson to whom he was fondly known as Papa.
Kevin is predeceased by both sets of grandparents Jim and Wanda McKay, and John and Carrie Baker.
He is survived by his siblings, Lisa and Jeff Jones, Cyndi McKay, John and Thresa McKay, Uncle Ron and Aunt Kerry Baker, as well as other family members and friends that brought much joy to his life.
Kevin graduated from Owosso High School class of 1983, Graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University 1987, Graduate of Regent University 1990 where he earned his Juris Doctorate.
Kevin was well respected by his co-workers at Michigan’s Supreme Court (SCAO), as well as previous co-workers from the District Courts where he will be greatly missed.
Kevin was a life-long member of the Wesleyan Church, a member of Rotary Club in Owosso and Kentwood. He enjoyed serving alongside others on various boards and committees.
His family will receive friends on Saturday Dec. 26th from 2-3 PM with a Celebration of Life service at 3 PM at Grace Point Wesleyan Church, Owosso MI, with long time pastor and friend Rev. Calvin Emerson officiating. Those who wish to attend will be required to wear masks and abide by the Covid-19 attendance limitations. In lieu of attending, the services may be viewed via live-stream from the funeral home’s website: www.grlansing.com under recent obituaries, J. Kevin McKay. Condolences and memories may be shared at that site as well.
Kevin will be laid to rest by his family in their plot at Wilkinson Cemetery, Venice Township, before the Celebration of Life.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to:
https://my.rotary.org/en/donate
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