Bob was born in Van Alstyne, Texas on February 11th, 1938, to Lynwood and Ella Ree McKinney. Bob was the first-born son to the couple but not their only one. His younger brother, Carroll died as an infant.
After Bob graduated from Fredrick Douglas High School in Sherman, Texas in 1955, he joined the Wings over Jordan an African American a cappella spiritual choir founded and based in Cleveland, Ohio. He traveled throughout the United States with the group before attending Prairie View A&M to study Early Childhood Education and Development.
In 1960 on March 11th Bob married the love of his life and the woman he would be with for the next 63 years, Altha Fay Fuller of Honey Grove, Texas. Together they raised their 6 children and settled in Van Alstyne, Texas. He made his living as a building contractor for Fox & Jacobs as well as Kaiser Permanente, where he retired from in 1999.
Bob's first love was music, and he was an accomplished musician. As a longtime member of the Eastside Church of Christ he directed and lead the Eastside Church of Christ chorus for years. He also sang at various music venues in the area and was a backup singer for artists such as R.L. Griffin. He enjoyed youth sports and was involved year- around, whether it was umpiring girls' softball or working with the youth summer track program. Football season was his favorite time of year as he loved rooting for his beloved Van Alstyne Panthers.
He is proceeded in death by Carroll McKinney (Brother), Ella Ree McKinney (mother), Lynwood McKinney (father), Phyllis Mutzman (daughter), and Timothy McKinney (son). He leaves behind his wife, Altha F. McKinney, Eric L. McKinney of Dallas, TX, and Dinah Miller of Irving, TX. (Johnny), Gregg McKinney of Pittsburg, CA. (Janet) and Lenore McKinney of Van Alstyne, TX. (Marsha).
Bob and Altha Fay have 6 grandchildren, Sarah Okeke (Celina, TX), Lance Mutzman of Argyle, TX (Courtney), Alexia Brooks of Burbank, CA. (Eric), Logan Mutzman of Gainesville, TX (Katelynn), Collin McKinney (Pittsburg, CA.), Tory Knoblauch (Phoenix, AZ) and 4 great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the Van Alstyne Church of Christ, 191 Hopson, St. Van Alstyne, with Bro. Shannon Jackson as Host Pastor and will deliver the Eulogy. Bob's Pastor Bro. Larry Shead, Sr. will share Special Remarks and David E. Linson, officiating. Bob, will be taken to his earthly bed following the services to the Van Alstyne Cemetery. A public viewing will be from 10:00AM till 3:30PM Friday, August 18, 2023 at Scoggins Funeral Home.
After Bob graduated from Fredrick Douglas High School in Sherman, Texas in 1955, he joined the Wings over Jordan an African American a cappella spiritual choir founded and based in Cleveland, Ohio. He traveled throughout the United States with the group before attending Prairie View A&M to study Early Childhood Education and Development.
In 1960 on March 11th Bob married the love of his life and the woman he would be with for the next 63 years, Altha Fay Fuller of Honey Grove, Texas. Together they raised their 6 children and settled in Van Alstyne, Texas. He made his living as a building contractor for Fox & Jacobs as well as Kaiser Permanente, where he retired from in 1999.
Bob's first love was music, and he was an accomplished musician. As a longtime member of the Eastside Church of Christ he directed and lead the Eastside Church of Christ chorus for years. He also sang at various music venues in the area and was a backup singer for artists such as R.L. Griffin. He enjoyed youth sports and was involved year- around, whether it was umpiring girls' softball or working with the youth summer track program. Football season was his favorite time of year as he loved rooting for his beloved Van Alstyne Panthers.
He is proceeded in death by Carroll McKinney (Brother), Ella Ree McKinney (mother), Lynwood McKinney (father), Phyllis Mutzman (daughter), and Timothy McKinney (son). He leaves behind his wife, Altha F. McKinney, Eric L. McKinney of Dallas, TX, and Dinah Miller of Irving, TX. (Johnny), Gregg McKinney of Pittsburg, CA. (Janet) and Lenore McKinney of Van Alstyne, TX. (Marsha).
Bob and Altha Fay have 6 grandchildren, Sarah Okeke (Celina, TX), Lance Mutzman of Argyle, TX (Courtney), Alexia Brooks of Burbank, CA. (Eric), Logan Mutzman of Gainesville, TX (Katelynn), Collin McKinney (Pittsburg, CA.), Tory Knoblauch (Phoenix, AZ) and 4 great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the Van Alstyne Church of Christ, 191 Hopson, St. Van Alstyne, with Bro. Shannon Jackson as Host Pastor and will deliver the Eulogy. Bob's Pastor Bro. Larry Shead, Sr. will share Special Remarks and David E. Linson, officiating. Bob, will be taken to his earthly bed following the services to the Van Alstyne Cemetery. A public viewing will be from 10:00AM till 3:30PM Friday, August 18, 2023 at Scoggins Funeral Home.
Bob was born in Van Alstyne, Texas on February 11th, 1938, to Lynwood and Ella Ree McKinney. Bob was the first-born son to the couple but not their only one. His younger brother, Carroll died as an infant.
After Bob graduated from Fredrick Douglas High School in Sherman, Texas in 1955, he joined the Wings over Jordan an African American a cappella spiritual choir founded and based in Cleveland, Ohio. He traveled throughout the United States with the group before attending Prairie View A&M to study Early Childhood Education and Development.
In 1960 on March 11th Bob married the love of his life and the woman he would be with for the next 63 years, Altha Fay Fuller of Honey Grove, Texas. Together they raised their 6 children and settled in Van Alstyne, Texas. He made his living as a building contractor for Fox & Jacobs as well as Kaiser Permanente, where he retired from in 1999.
Bob's first love was music, and he was an accomplished musician. As a longtime member of the Eastside Church of Christ he directed and lead the Eastside Church of Christ chorus for years. He also sang at various music venues in the area and was a backup singer for artists such as R.L. Griffin. He enjoyed youth sports and was involved year- around, whether it was umpiring girls' softball or working with the youth summer track program. Football season was his favorite time of year as he loved rooting for his beloved Van Alstyne Panthers.
He is proceeded in death by Carroll McKinney (Brother), Ella Ree McKinney (mother), Lynwood McKinney (father), Phyllis Mutzman (daughter), and Timothy McKinney (son). He leaves behind his wife, Altha F. McKinney, Eric L. McKinney of Dallas, TX, and Dinah Miller of Irving, TX. (Johnny), Gregg McKinney of Pittsburg, CA. (Janet) and Lenore McKinney of Van Alstyne, TX. (Marsha).
Bob and Altha Fay have 6 grandchildren, Sarah Okeke (Celina, TX), Lance Mutzman of Argyle, TX (Courtney), Alexia Brooks of Burbank, CA. (Eric), Logan Mutzman of Gainesville, TX (Katelynn), Collin McKinney (Pittsburg, CA.), Tory Knoblauch (Phoenix, AZ) and 4 great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the Van Alstyne Church of Christ, 191 Hopson, St. Van Alstyne, with Bro. Shannon Jackson as Host Pastor and will deliver the Eulogy. Bob's Pastor Bro. Larry Shead, Sr. will share Special Remarks and David E. Linson, officiating. Bob, will be taken to his earthly bed following the services to the Van Alstyne Cemetery. A public viewing will be from 10:00AM till 3:30PM Friday, August 18, 2023 at Scoggins Funeral Home.
After Bob graduated from Fredrick Douglas High School in Sherman, Texas in 1955, he joined the Wings over Jordan an African American a cappella spiritual choir founded and based in Cleveland, Ohio. He traveled throughout the United States with the group before attending Prairie View A&M to study Early Childhood Education and Development.
In 1960 on March 11th Bob married the love of his life and the woman he would be with for the next 63 years, Altha Fay Fuller of Honey Grove, Texas. Together they raised their 6 children and settled in Van Alstyne, Texas. He made his living as a building contractor for Fox & Jacobs as well as Kaiser Permanente, where he retired from in 1999.
Bob's first love was music, and he was an accomplished musician. As a longtime member of the Eastside Church of Christ he directed and lead the Eastside Church of Christ chorus for years. He also sang at various music venues in the area and was a backup singer for artists such as R.L. Griffin. He enjoyed youth sports and was involved year- around, whether it was umpiring girls' softball or working with the youth summer track program. Football season was his favorite time of year as he loved rooting for his beloved Van Alstyne Panthers.
He is proceeded in death by Carroll McKinney (Brother), Ella Ree McKinney (mother), Lynwood McKinney (father), Phyllis Mutzman (daughter), and Timothy McKinney (son). He leaves behind his wife, Altha F. McKinney, Eric L. McKinney of Dallas, TX, and Dinah Miller of Irving, TX. (Johnny), Gregg McKinney of Pittsburg, CA. (Janet) and Lenore McKinney of Van Alstyne, TX. (Marsha).
Bob and Altha Fay have 6 grandchildren, Sarah Okeke (Celina, TX), Lance Mutzman of Argyle, TX (Courtney), Alexia Brooks of Burbank, CA. (Eric), Logan Mutzman of Gainesville, TX (Katelynn), Collin McKinney (Pittsburg, CA.), Tory Knoblauch (Phoenix, AZ) and 4 great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the Van Alstyne Church of Christ, 191 Hopson, St. Van Alstyne, with Bro. Shannon Jackson as Host Pastor and will deliver the Eulogy. Bob's Pastor Bro. Larry Shead, Sr. will share Special Remarks and David E. Linson, officiating. Bob, will be taken to his earthly bed following the services to the Van Alstyne Cemetery. A public viewing will be from 10:00AM till 3:30PM Friday, August 18, 2023 at Scoggins Funeral Home.
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