Deacon Rodney Jerome McKinney Sr. Obituary

In loving memory of Deacon Rodney Jerome McKinney Sr. of Beaumont, Texas, who departed this world on November 5, 2025 at the age of 76. Deacon 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 Deacon Rodney Jerome McKinney Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, David McKinney and Dorothy McKinney; his wife Mercy Smith-McKinney; his son Rodney McKinney, Jr.; and his siblings, Imeldia Cantue, Corrine McKinney-Miles, William of Beaumont, Texas., David of Beaumont, Texas., Lloyd of Beaumont, Texas. and Wendell McKinney of Beaumont, Texas..

He is survived by: his sisters, Gloria McKinney-Willis and Sharon Ann McKinney; his siblings-in-law, Joyce Smith-Wells (Rufus), Rosemary Harris, Jeannette Smith-Holmes (Karl), Elizabeth Smith-Shivers, William Miles, Calvin Smith, Jr., Robert Smith (Rosalyn), Henry Smith, Kevin Smith, David Smith, Russell Smith (Yolanda), Wesley Smith (Sadelia), Reginald Smith (Rhonda) and Kerry Smith (Faye); his daughter-in-law Lanisha McKinney; his godsons, Steven McKinney and Graylen McKinney; his son Jahvarian Thomas; and his grandchildren, Marlayshia and Jacobie Rollins. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends.