McKinney Rl's obituary , Passed away on January 16, 2026 in Elizabethton, Tennessee

McKinney Rl

November 1, 1953 - January 16, 2026 (72 years old)

Elizabethton, Tennessee

McKinney Rl's obituary , Passed away on January 16, 2026 in Elizabethton, Tennessee

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McKinney Rl

November 1, 1953 - January 16, 2026 (72 years old)

Elizabethton, Tennessee

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McKinney Rl Obituary

We bid farewell to McKinney Rl (Elizabethton, Tennessee), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 16, 2026 at the age of 72. McKinney touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of McKinney Rl to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph Whitehead (Myrtle McKinney) and Odell Whitehead (Helen Tolley); his sister Tina Callahan; and his cousin Rod Whitehead. He is survived by: his wife Juanita Culbert McKinney; his sons, Matthew N. McKinney of Chattanooga and Andrew P. McKinney of Elizabethton; his grandson CJ McKinney of Elizabethton; his nephew Tim McKinney (Christy) of Jonas Ridge, NC; his siblings, Darrell Tolley of Indiana and Shannon Posada (Carlos) of Hampton; his cousin Ronnie Campbell (Phyllis) of Hampton; his nieces and nephews, Sam Sanders (Allie), Laura Garland, Dave Baker, Eddie Buchanan (Diana) and Mike Peters; and his close friends, Dr. Bill Neely and Melissa Leake.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Tetrick Funeral Home Inc



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Chapel of Peace - Tetrick Funeral Home
211 N Riverside Dr, Elizabethton, TN 37643

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