Harold McKinney

Harold McKinney of West Liberty, KY, passed away, Sunday, October 16, 2022 at his residence, at the age of 87 years, 5 months, and 1 day.  He was born Wednesday, May 15, 1935, at Kellacey, KY, son of the late Stewart & Ollie Cox McKinney.

Harold was united in marriage to Henrietta Wells.  He served his country in the US Army in 1958.  He retired after working 37 ½ years at the US Postal Service.  Harold was a member of the Sons of the Confederacy, the Morgan County Historical Society, the Morgan County Sorghum Festival Committee, and attended the Toms Branch Community Church.  He was a loving husband, nephew, brother-in-law, and uncle, and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Henry & Thelma McKenzie Wells; two brothers-in-law, Jim Wells and Wills “Willie” Wells; and one sister-in-law, Linda Wells Dennis.

Harold is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Henrietta Wells McKinney; one aunt, Vivian Roark of Lancaster, KY; two sisters-in-law, Nancy (Bobby) Whitaker of Frankfort, KY and Deborah Bright all of Frankfort, KY; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Funeral Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the Potter Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Montgomery officiating.  Burial to follow in the Cox & Mays Cemetery, Kellacey, KY, with Morgan County DAV chapter 132 to conduct military services.  Visitation from 6 - 9 p.m., Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at the funeral home. 

Pallbearers:  Jim Cox, Johnny Smith, Greg Havens, Bobby Whitaker, Tim Peyton, Ricky Lindon, Gerald Goodpaster, Ray Cassity, Danny Townsend, Brian Wheeler, Faron Sparkman, and Steve Bowling.

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