M/Sgt. James Edward McKinney, 71, of Brandon, FL passed away at the James A. Haley VA Hospital, Tampa, FL on August 27, 2007 of natural causes. A native of Ft. Meade, FL and a local resident since 1971, when he moved back home from Beale Air Force Base, CA; he was a Missile Technician and a recruiter during his 26 years of service to our nation; a Veteran of the Vietnam War; a graduate of Turkey Creek High School; a member of the F & AM Lodge # 154 John Darling Lodge and a member of Countryside Baptist Church in Dover, FL. During his military career, he was awarded the Air Force Longevity Service Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters and the Air Force Good Conduct Award with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters. After retiring from the United States Air Force; James worked as a salesman for a couple of car dealerships and also sold furniture. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Louise of Brandon, FL; a son, Larry McKinney and his wife, Peggy of Riverview, FL; a daughter, Teresa Donnell and her husband, Rodney of Plant City, FL; two brothers, Frank McKinney and Bill McKinney and his wife, Bobbi, all of Plant City, FL; a sister, Lynda Chamberlain and her husband, TJ of Willow Oak, FL and his eight grandchildren: Shannon, Riley, Sarah, Clayton, Mary Faith, James Edward, Naomi and Jesse Donnell. Funeral services are 11:00 AM, Thursday Morning, August 30, 2007 at the Countryside Baptist Church, 13422 Sydney Road, Dover, FL 33527 with Reverend James Smith and Reverend Al Livingston, to officiate. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 AM until servcie time at 11:00 AM. Full military honors and burial will be 10:00 AM, Friday Morning, August 31, 2007 at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513 with the United States Air Force Military Honors Funeral Team. Floral arrangements are sent directly to the church or those who wish, may make a donation to the American Cancer Society in the Memory of M/Sgt. James Edward McKinney-USAF-Retired. VETERANS FUNERAL CARE-727-467-0922
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Folks: It has been my honor to serve the family as your funeral director. As a USAF Retired man who, like your father, raised his family under USAF standards, it is my honor to continue serving veterans and hero’s like your dad. The prayers of my family and I are with each and everyone of you. CHIEF PLATTS-USAF-Retired
DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOSS. VERY FINE MAN
WONDERFUL MAN.JIM TURNED ROGERS LIFE
AROUND,AND GOD CALLED HIM HOME ON JULY 22,2007. I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM.MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE McKINNEY FAMILY.
You have our deepest sympathy.
Que and Vicky
Louise, you and your family are in my prayers. I love you all. Kay
WE ARE BOTH VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. HE WAS A VERY KIND AND THOUGHTFUL PERSON AND WILL BE MISSED.
Dear Louise McKinney and Family,
Our dad was at Kindred while your Jim fought the good fight. Your family is filled with powerful faith and we know that will help carry you. We get greedy here and of course are at such a loss when a loved one leaves us here. We are to join them later.
God Keep you and Your Families Safety and Healthy Always
Ken and Liz
Our lives have been touched having crossed your path. We have some great memories of you and Louise on that back porch. We know you are where God wants you, and we are all at a great loss.
Our prayers go out for your family for their grief and loss.
The Dellaria Family
You know I love you guys, and my prayers are with you. I loved Jim’s smile and his gentle hugs.
You know I love you guys, and my prayers are with you. I loved Jim’s smile and his gentle hugs.
Sorry for your loss. I am sure that you will miss him. Remember the good times.
Marie
We will remember you always. We love you.
I remember so many things about growing and having such fun around Uncle Jim. May the Shalom of Jehovah Rapha our healer be with you all. Much Love, God Bless.
Donna, Tom and the boys.
Rick and I were so sorry to hear about Jim. Just know we are praying for you and your family. We think of you guys often and we know what a close family you have. I remember meeting Jim and seeing so much of Larry in him. We wish we could be there during such a tough time for you all. I just fold my hands and pray that you will be comforted with all your friends.
Take care!
We miss you guys
Dear Louise ~ God’s spirit abides tenderly in our hearts at times when we feel the most alone. Someday, not now, and perhaps not for a long while, you will remember Jim with less pain and more joy. But for now, just know God walks beside you every moment of every day to comfort you. I love you so very much ~ Caron
So sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in knowing God is walking beside you. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Carol
Louise and family,
You have been in our thoughts and our prayers..we loved Bro. Jim so very much. We will be praying for you in the days ahead. Much love.
Louise and Family,
We just want you to know what a blessing Jim was to us. We thank God for bringing him into our church family and giving us the opportunity to love him. When anyone met Jim it wasn’t long before you knew how very proud he was of his children and what a joy his grandchildren were to him. You also knew that he very much loved and appreciated you, Louise.
We can only hope you know how sorry we are and how very much we care. We will be keeping you all in our prayers.
With Our Deepest Sympathy.
Love, Ronnie and Nancy
Jimmy was always a joy to be around, we had a lot of fun times in the Turkey Creek Band and around the school with all our friends.
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to Louise and all his loving family. God bless, strengthen and comfort you at this difficult time
in Christ Jesus.
I thank the Lord that I was blessed to know you these past years. I miss seeing you in the morning drinking your coffee while sitting in your garage. See you at the great reunion in the sky. We love and miss you very much Jim.
Louise and Family
I am sorry for your loss. I have known Jim for a lot of years.
I will miss his friendship.
Sincerely,
Roger McClain
Janell and I are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember his trips to the Keys and his help with our fishing efforts. We realize God has a plan for each of us and we may not understand the larger picture. We share your grief. May god confort during this time of sorrow.
JIM IS WITH GOD NOW, ALL IS WELL. WE LOVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,LOUISE, SARA AND BOB ANDERSON
HEY LOUISE,ROBIN AND I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW WE ARE THERE FOR YOU ANYWAY WE CAN.YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS WITH THE LOSS OF JIM, BUT I KNOW THAT HE LEFT MANY MEMORIES IN OUR MINDS AND HE TOUCHED ALL OUR HEARTS.I BELIEVE HE WILL ALWAYS BE THERE THROUGH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS JUST BY THINKING OF HIM.WITH ALL OUR LOVE ROBIN and BRIAN
Louise and Family- Our heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with you all. Jim was a good man, and a great neighbor. He was always looking out for our neighborhood from the very moment we moved in. Larry who is a retired Navy veteran, appreciated this especially. I myself will always remember how he came to help us when we needed him to do us a favor. When he said “do you need anything?” it was not frivilous,he truly meant it. We have been truly blessed to have Jim and Louise as neighbors.
If a man’s worth is measured by those who loved him, then Jim is surely a wealthy man! Louise, Larry and Peggy, Teresa and Rodney and all the grandchildren, we are thinking of you all.
Louise, Our love and prayers are going out to you and your family.
Jim will be missed by all that knew him.
Lori Brunson and Reggie Holgate
My hopes and thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Louise and Family,
Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you.
Ronald and Betty Jean
Louise and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim was a delightful friend to me; he always made me laugh and smile. Take comfort in knowing he has been promoted and you will have the pleasure of seeing him again. May God bless and comfort you.
Love,
Deborah Greco-Canchola
“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us” ~ Helen Keller
Larry and family,
Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this saddest of times.
Nancy and Hilson
Larry and Peggy,
Out thoughts and prayers are with you today.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Aunt Louise and Family,
I am sorry to hear of Uncle James passing. I know this is an email but it is backed by a big hug. I will remember you guys in my prayers.
Love,
Stoney Passmore and Family
Please know that you and all your family are in our heart and prayers always. As his sister is my best friend, I will always pray for all of you and Lynda to have strength and look to the Lord for all your needs in this time of sorrow. May God Bless all of you!