David Richard McKinney

David married Mary Ella Burnett on 7 Oct 1902 in North Carolina, , , . Mary was born on 18 Nov 1881 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 21 Mar 1955 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; was buried in Hall McKinney Cemetery, , Yancey County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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David Alden McKinney, age 87, of Elizabethton, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016 at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital. David was born in Burnsville, North Carolina to the late David Richard McKinney and Ella Burnette McKinney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Marjorie Ann McKinney; five brothers, Fred, Warren, Clyde, John and James McKinney; and four sisters, Lula, Blanche, Edthe and Grace.

David retired as a salesman for Lays Packing Company and attended the Church of God. He enjoyed shooting pool and most especially spending time with his grandchildren and family.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Debbie McKinney Berry and husband Keith, of Elizabethton; three sons, Donald Ray "D.R." McKinney and David "Doc" McKinney and wife Janie, all of Elizabethton, and Dale Allen McKinney, of Johnson City; three grandchildren, Sara Berry Wagner and husband Steven, of Elizabethton, Leslie Ann McKinney Godfrey and husband Jonathan, of Knoxville and Hollie Jo McKinney Bulla and husband John, of Elizabethton; two great grandchildren, Lawson and Marley Wagner. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of David Alden McKinney will be conducted at 6:00 PM on Friday, February 5, 2016 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Rev. Carroll Melton, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Susan Rhodes. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Friday.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Chris Stanbery, Marc Keene, Keith Berry, John Bulla, Jonathan Godfrey, and David Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Darrell Peters, Jimmy Wilcox, Jesse Nidiffer, Chris Tidwell, Dirk Tidwell, Mick Mathis and Berry Mathis. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:15 AM on Saturday, to go in procession.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Judy Deloach of Ivy Hall Nursing Home, Joseph Taylor, Tammy Hyder, Janelle Carter and all the caregivers at Ivy Hall.

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David Alden McKinney, age 87, of Elizabethton, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016 at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital. David was born in Burnsville, North Carolina to the late David Richard McKinney and Ella Burnette McKinney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Marjorie Ann McKinney; five brothers, Fred, Warren, Clyde, John and James McKinney; and four sisters, Lula, Blanche, Edthe and Grace.

David retired as a salesman for Lays Packing Company and attended the Church of God. He enjoyed shooting pool and most especially spending time with his grandchildren and family.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Debbie McKinney Berry and husband Keith, of Elizabethton; three sons, Donald Ray “D.R.” McKinney and David “Doc” McKinney and wife Janie, all of Elizabethton, and Dale Allen McKinney, of Johnson City; three grandchildren, Sara Berry Wagner and husband Steven, of Elizabethton, Leslie Ann McKinney Godfrey and husband Jonathan, of Knoxville and Hollie Jo McKinney Bulla and husband John, of Elizabethton; two great grandchildren, Lawson and Marley Wagner. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of David Alden McKinney will be conducted at 6:00 PM on Friday, February 5, 2016 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Rev. Carroll Melton, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Susan Rhodes. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Friday.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Chris Stanbery, Marc Keene, Keith Berry, John Bulla, Jonathan Godfrey, and David Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Darrell Peters, Jimmy Wilcox, Jesse Nidiffer, Chris Tidwell, Dirk Tidwell, Mick Mathis and Berry Mathis.

David married Marjorie Ann Buckles about 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Marjorie (daughter of Beulah J. Baines, daughter of Martin Conley Buckles and Beulah J. Baines) was born on 25 Dec 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Aug 2011 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Donald Ray "D.R." McKinney, age 72, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 3, 2021 from the Durham-Hensley Nursing Home in Chuckey, Tennessee. D.R. was born in Elizabethton to the late David Alden McKinney and Margie Ann Treadway McKinney. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Dale McKinney.

D.R. was a United States Navy veteran, having served in the Vietnam and was of the Christian faith. D.R. retired from Johnson City Dental Lab as a dental technician. He graduated from Elizabethton High School, Class of 1967, was a lifetime member of the Elizabethton Elks Lodge #1847 and a member of the Elizabethton Moose Lodge. D.R. loved to play pool, watch college football – especially the Vols, and spending time with his family and time at the lake.

Those left to cherish his memory include a sister, Debbie Berry and husband Keith, of Elizabethton; a brother, Rick "Doc" McKinney and wife Janie, also of Elizabethton; three nieces, Sara (Stephen) Wagner, of Elizabethton, Leslie Ann (Jonathan) Godfrey, of Nashville and Hollie Jo (John) Bulla, of Elizabethton; a great nephew, Lawson Wagner; and a great niece, Marley Wagner.

A service to celebrate the life of Donald Ray "D.R." McKinney will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Monday, June 6, 2021 in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Carroll Melton officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Monday.

The graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Mountain Home National Cemetery New Annex (215 Heroes Drive). Active pallbearers will be Johnny Greenwell, Mike Hardin, Barry Mathes, Mike Melton, Keith Berry, Lawson Wagner, Chris Stanbery, Vance Melton and Mick Mathes. Honorary pallbearers will be all members of the Elizabethton Elks Lodge #1847, Tom Corbett, Ron Carver, C.G. Crowe, Janet Denny, Carl Ray Nidiffer, Jerry Jamison, Mike Estep and Ken Wandell.

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ELIZABETHTON - David Rick McKinney “Doc”, age 69, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Rick was born on March 30, 1953 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late David Alden McKinney and Margie Ann (Treadway) McKinney. In addition to his parents, Rick was also preceded in death by two brothers, D.R. McKinney and Dale McKinney; two grandchildren, Austin Godfrey and Madison Godfrey; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Jo and Gene Smith.

Rick had been employed as a pipefitter and was a United States Navy veteran. He was a member of Oak Street Baptist Church. Rick loved life and living it to it’s fullest! He especially loved the lake, fishing, all types of music and actually played the guitar very well. He loved John Wayne films and westerns. Rick was very outgoing and never met a stranger. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Those left to cherish Rick’s memory include his loving and devoted wife, Janie (Smith) McKinney of the home; two daughters, Leslie (Jonathan) Godfrey and Hollie Jo (John) Bulla; his sister, Debbie McKinney (Keith) Berry; and a brother-in-law, David Smith. Several nieces, nephews, cousins, church family and many friends also survive.

A service to honor and celebrate Rick’s life will be conducted at 6:00 PM on Monday, May 23, 2022 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Reverend Carroll Melton officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM in the funeral home chapel prior to the service on Monday.

The graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery (Historic Section). Active pallbearers will be John Bulla, Jonathan Godfrey, Keith Rauston, Chris Lipford, Mike Lipford, Tony Brandt, Chip Montgomery, Butch Lipford and Tim Buchanan. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Melton, Keith Berry, David Smith, Lee Gouge and his friends of Fish Springs Marina- D. Dock Misfits.

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JOHNSON CITY - Mr. Dale Allen McKinney, 61, of Johnson City, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Hospital. He was the son of the late David Alden and Margie Ann Treadway McKinney and was born in Carter County.

Mr. McKinney was a 1973 graduate of Elizabethton High School and a Vietnam Era Veteran of the United States Navy. He enjoyed football, singing and playing his guitar and listening to and writing music. He was a cast member of the movie "The River" in which he played a deputy sheriff. Dale was of the Christian faith.

Those left to cherish his memory include two brothers, D.R. McKinney; Rick "Doc" McKinney and his wife, Janie; a sister, Debbie Berry and her husband, Keith; all of Elizabethton; three nieces, Sara Berry Wagner and her husband, Stephen, Elizabethton; Leslie Godfrey and her husband, Jonathan, Knoxville, Holly Bulla and her husband, John, Elizabethton; and his companion dog, Boy. Several cousins also survive.

The service to honor the life for Mr. McKinney will be conducted at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Lewis Melton officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 6:00 -8:00 PM on Wednesday prior to the service.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 1, 2016 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Lingerfelt, James Surber, Mike Melton, Keith Berry, Steve Melton, Billy Crum and the members of the Elizabethton High School Class of 1973. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Those wishing to attend are invited to meet the family at the cemetery at 12:50 PM on Thursday.

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Dale Allen McKinney, 61, of Johnson City, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Hospital. He was the son of the late David Alden and Margie Ann Treadway McKinney and was born in Carter County.

Mr. McKinney was a 1973 graduate of Elizabethton High School and a Vietnam Era Veteran of the United States Navy. He enjoyed football, singing and playing his guitar and listening to and writing music. He was a cast member of the movie “The River” in which he played a deputy sheriff. Dale was of the Christian faith.

Those left to cherish his memory include two brothers, D.R. McKinney; Rick “Doc” McKinney and his wife, Janie; a sister, Debbie Berry and her husband, Keith; all of Elizabethton; three nieces, Sara Berry Wagner and her husband, Stephen, Elizabethton; Leslie Godfrey and her husband, Jonathan, Knoxville, Holly Bulla and her husband, John, Elizabethton; and his companion dog, Boy. Several cousins also survive.

The service to honor the life for Mr. McKinney will be conducted at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Lewis Melton officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 6:00 -8:00 PM on Wednesday prior to the service.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 1, 2016 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Lingerfelt, James Surber, Mike Melton, Keith Berry, Steve Melton, Billy Crum and the members of the Elizabethton High School Class of 1973. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard.