William Eugene McKinley, known by most as "Chub," 76, died on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015.
Chub was born on Dec. 9, 1938, to the late William Irvin and Mary Evon (Woolley) McKinley in Kenton, Ohio. He married Ann Kaylor and shared his life with her for 56 wonderful years and she survives in Ada.
He graduated from McGuffey High School in 1956. Chub retired from tool making at Ford Motor Company after 36 years. Chub was a member of County Line Church of the Brethren for 31 years, where he served as a Deacon.
Chub is also survived by his four sons and daughters-in-law: Roger and Cindy McKinley of Kenton, Mark and Melanie McKinley of Kenton, Gavin and Leslie McKinley of Macomb, Mo., and Steve and Ann McKinley of Bellville; grandchildren: Elizabeth Mayer, Matthew and Anna McKinley, Patrick McKinley, Sarah and Craig Nichelson, Todd McKinley, Rachel and Matt Cheney, Jessica, Hannah, David , Max, Erin, Alex, Natalie, Brianna, Jack, Gabriel, Eden, Molly, Sophie, Connor and Phoebe McKinley; great grandchildren: Anthony Mayer and Jennifer and David Nichelson; siblings: Barb and Ralph Bender of Turtletown, Tenn., Robert and Ellen Toronto of Ann Arbor, Mich.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Valerie McKinley and a brother, Don McKinley.
Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada with Pastor Thomas Dearth officiating.
Burial will be in Grove Cemetery, Kenton.
Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada, and until time of service on Friday at the funeral home.
The family request in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to the County Line Church of the Brethren Deacon’s Fund at 4227 North Hardin Road, Harrod, Ohio 45850.
