John Walter McKay Jr. Obituary
In loving memory of John Walter McKay Jr. of Carmi, Illinois, who departed this world on May 19, 2026 at the age of 77. John Walter leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Walter McKay Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Pauline McKay (Carney) and John Walter McKay Sr.; his sisters, Linda Hall and Brenda Hayden; and his nieces and nephews, Shelly Upchurch and Scott Taylor.
He is survived by: his wife Paula McKay (LaMore); his sister Zelda Taylor; his children, John Paul McKay, Melissa Hamilton (Matt) and Joseph McKay; his grandchildren, Brooke Johnson (Ford), Angel Johnson (Rodney), Caitlin McKay, Malerie McKay (Tristan), Matthew Hamilton (Riley), Gwendolyn McKay (Briceton), Courtney McKay, Corey McKay, John Paul McKay, Jr., Alex Hamilton (Brianna), Mason McKay and JoJo McKay; and his great grandchildren, Lydia, Zane, Zyla, Reed, Ayden, Grayson, Tilly, Emberlyn, Autumn, Harper, Sophia and Reece.
