He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Beverly (Gates) McKinney. two sons: Jonathan Dale McKinney of Maben, MS, and Daniel (Shauntika) McKinney of Vardaman, MS: and one daughter, Deberal (Demetrios) Brown of Oxford, MS. Grandchildren: Jamiria McKinney, Jamiyah McKinney, Trinity Johnson, Isaiah McKinney, Zachary Brown, and Olivia Brown. Two step-grandchildren: Ariel Holmes and Arnasia Holmes. Four sisters: Nancy Lee Robinson, Elvira Cork, Rosie Shumaker, and Linda (Willie) Bowens. Five brothers: James McKinney, Gary (Diane) McKinney, Clarence McKinney, Nelson (Dell) McKinney, and Olen (Sara) McKinney.