He was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he served as a firefighter. He was a retired firefighter for Metro Davidson County. John loved to travel and enjoyed being next to the Gulf Coast.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 29th from 11:00am until 1:00pm with a graveside service to follow at 2:00pm at Pisgah Cemetery.
Memorial donations are suggested to the charity of your choice.
He is preceded in death by his parents Robert Howard and Miriam Wise McKinney
He is survived by;
Sister, Elaine Taylor of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Sister, June Baldini of Hendersonville, Tennessee.
Brother, Bob (Diane) McKinney of Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive.
Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory are in charge of arrangements for John Murrell McKinney.