Mr. McKinnon, a native of Coffee County, was a locally known farmer and pastor. He was a Sergeant with the 11th Airborne Infantry, PM Company in Fort Campbell, KY. He served 3 years and 7 months during the Korean War. Mr. McKinnon was a member of Dry Creek Baptist Church in Nicholls and he also attended The Sanctuary in Douglas.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Mary Janell “Nell” Minix McKinnon of Douglas, GA, one daughter, Rose Marie Hoit and husband Robert of AL, one grandchild, Bobby Hoit of AL, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
The graveside service and interment will be held, Friday morning, July 3, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Hall Cemetery (Dry Creek Baptist Church) with Rev. David Davis, Rev. Jimbo Steed and Rev. Heath Carver officiating. Active pallbearers for the service will be Tony Mayne, Jessie Benton, Rev. David Davis, James Jordan and Donnie Ray Anderson. All pallbearers are asked to wear blue jeans and a white shirt.
Musical Selections "Carry Me Jesus" and "Rise Again will be presented by Amy Jordan Garner.
Please note that due to restrictions of attendance and social distancing being placed on funeral homes by the CDC concerning the spread and containment of COVID-19, please observe their guidelines.
Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Contributor: Teresa Griffis
Mr. McKinnon, a native of Coffee County, was a locally known farmer and pastor. He was a Sergeant with the 11th Airborne Infantry, PM Company in Fort Campbell, KY. He served 3 years and 7 months during the Korean War. Mr. McKinnon was a member of Dry Creek Baptist Church in Nicholls and he also attended The Sanctuary in Douglas.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Mary Janell “Nell” Minix McKinnon of Douglas, GA, one daughter, Rose Marie Hoit and husband Robert of AL, one grandchild, Bobby Hoit of AL, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
The graveside service and interment will be held, Friday morning, July 3, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Hall Cemetery (Dry Creek Baptist Church) with Rev. David Davis, Rev. Jimbo Steed and Rev. Heath Carver officiating. Active pallbearers for the service will be Tony Mayne, Jessie Benton, Rev. David Davis, James Jordan and Donnie Ray Anderson. All pallbearers are asked to wear blue jeans and a white shirt.
Musical Selections "Carry Me Jesus" and "Rise Again will be presented by Amy Jordan Garner.
Please note that due to restrictions of attendance and social distancing being placed on funeral homes by the CDC concerning the spread and containment of COVID-19, please observe their guidelines.
Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Contributor: Teresa Griffis
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