October 30, 1932 ~ May 8, 2021 (age 88)
Obituary
Cadillac - Billy Gene McKinley, 88, of Cadillac, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth E. McKinley, his parents, Olin and Opal (Powell) McKinley, his brothers Paul, Walter, Lyle, Ormal, Dell, and his sisters Blanche (McKinley) Arnold, Berniece (McKinley) Stewart, Barbara (McKinley) Vincent. His one surviving brother is Edward Dean McKinley of Cadillac.
Billy was born and raised in Cadillac, Michigan. When he was 17 years old, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. He spent from 1950-1953 in service of the country, serving with distinction. He was a recipient of two purple heart medals. While on leave during his military career, he met his wife Ruth (Truesdale) McKinley. They were married 66 years, he survived her by just a few months.
Billy was a painter by trade and spent many years alongside many family members who were also in the profession. Later, he finished his career with Stagg Machine Products in Cadillac, Michigan.
Billy will be missed by his children Lois (John) Gilbert, Mark (Laurie) McKinley; Carol (Kurt) Waltman; Karen (Brian) Ruth; his grandchildren; Sarah (Jeff) Thomas, Eric (Candace) Gilbert, Dan (Christina) McKinley, Kelly (Tonya) McKinley, Chelsie (Cliff) Hartstock, Megan (Quentin) Holtrop, Madison Waltman, Andrew Waltman, Kaitlyn (Kyle) Trefil, Nicole (Joey) Symonds, his 15 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; as well as many other loving family members and friends.
Private family funeral services will take place at Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home in Cadillac, with committal services to be held at Liberty Township Cemetery in Manton.
Memorial contributions may be directed to New Haven Church of the Brethren, 7587 Grant Road, Middleton, MI 48856. Memories and online condolences may be shared with the family online at www.Hitesman-Holdship.com
https://www.holdshipfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Billy-McKinley?fbclid=IwAR3vxHdMWDOnti6ACuvfqjGjImWEeazUgl8kEZz4HCMf_k6d4A8D8_Hi5po
https://www.cadillacnews.com/obituaries/billy-g-mckinley/article_3cbb8f7e-71ae-5584-8233-39193625d90b.html
October 30, 1932 ~ May 8, 2021 (age 88)
Obituary
Cadillac - Billy Gene McKinley, 88, of Cadillac, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth E. McKinley, his parents, Olin and Opal (Powell) McKinley, his brothers Paul, Walter, Lyle, Ormal, Dell, and his sisters Blanche (McKinley) Arnold, Berniece (McKinley) Stewart, Barbara (McKinley) Vincent. His one surviving brother is Edward Dean McKinley of Cadillac.
Billy was born and raised in Cadillac, Michigan. When he was 17 years old, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. He spent from 1950-1953 in service of the country, serving with distinction. He was a recipient of two purple heart medals. While on leave during his military career, he met his wife Ruth (Truesdale) McKinley. They were married 66 years, he survived her by just a few months.
Billy was a painter by trade and spent many years alongside many family members who were also in the profession. Later, he finished his career with Stagg Machine Products in Cadillac, Michigan.
Billy will be missed by his children Lois (John) Gilbert, Mark (Laurie) McKinley; Carol (Kurt) Waltman; Karen (Brian) Ruth; his grandchildren; Sarah (Jeff) Thomas, Eric (Candace) Gilbert, Dan (Christina) McKinley, Kelly (Tonya) McKinley, Chelsie (Cliff) Hartstock, Megan (Quentin) Holtrop, Madison Waltman, Andrew Waltman, Kaitlyn (Kyle) Trefil, Nicole (Joey) Symonds, his 15 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; as well as many other loving family members and friends.
Private family funeral services will take place at Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home in Cadillac, with committal services to be held at Liberty Township Cemetery in Manton.
Memorial contributions may be directed to New Haven Church of the Brethren, 7587 Grant Road, Middleton, MI 48856. Memories and online condolences may be shared with the family online at www.Hitesman-Holdship.com
https://www.holdshipfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Billy-McKinley?fbclid=IwAR3vxHdMWDOnti6ACuvfqjGjImWEeazUgl8kEZz4HCMf_k6d4A8D8_Hi5po
https://www.cadillacnews.com/obituaries/billy-g-mckinley/article_3cbb8f7e-71ae-5584-8233-39193625d90b.html
Family Members
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Paul Almar McKinley
1913–1964
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Walter Gary McKinley
1915–1988
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Pvt Ormal Fay McKinley
1917–2004
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Merlin Eugene McKinley
1919–1920
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Blanche Erma McKinley Arnold
1921–2005
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Lyle Loren "Mac" McKinley
1923–2013
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Bernice Ann McKinley Stewart
1928–2016
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Edward Dean McKinley
1930–2022
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Olin Dell McKinley
1935–2016
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Barbara "Sissy" McKinley Vincent
1938–1999
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