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Robert McKinley Obituary

Robert Lee McKinley CHARLESTON - The relatives and friends of Mr. Robert Lee McKinley and those of his beloved wife, Mrs. Verbenna W. McKinley, those of his loving children: Stewart (Lisa) McKinley, Vincent (Wonda) McKinley, Vernon McKinley, Evan McKinley and Patra (John) Wright-Scott, his parents, Mr. Benjamin Dover, Sr. and the late Ms. Birdie Mae Hart, his grands, sister, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends are invited to attend his Home- Going Service on Friday, November 2, 2012, 11:00 AM at Lovely Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 670 Bear Swamp Road, Johns Island (Red Top Section), SC. Interment: Red Top Community Cemetery. Mr. McKinley will lie in state at the church on Friday from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Wake service for Mr. McKinley will be held this evening (Thursday) from 5 PM until 7 PM at Walker's Mortuary Chapel. Final arrangements entrusted to the care of WALKER'S MORTUARY "CHAPEL OF PEACE," 3407 Old Pond Road, Johns Island, SC, Phone: (843) 559-0341, FAX: (843) 559-3415. www.walkersmortuarycop.com Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2012.

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Wanita Commodore

October 22, 2022

Dear McKinley Family,
It is ironic that the 1962 Class is going to meet today, October 25, 2022. We will be remembering you in our prayers.
Member of the Class of 1962

November 1, 2012

Thoughts and Prayers are with the McKinley Family!

Cyrus Birch III & Family

Rev. James E. Nelson

November 1, 2012

To the McKinley Family: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May the peace of the Lord give you comfort during this difficult time. Mr. Robert was a very kind and gentle man. Our prays are with you. God bless you all.
Rev. James Eric and Debra A. Nelson

November 1, 2012

TO: The McKinley Family
We the Wallace High School class of 1962, offer our prayers and condolence in the transition of our classmate from earth to glory. We will always have fond memories of our deceased brother. We love you,but God love you best. Rest in Peace
Wallace High Class of 1962

Beverly & John Gadson

November 1, 2012

It has been a long time but fond memories never fade away. I, too, can remember Robert's beautiful smile and his great football abilities. May God in His infinite wisdom sustain and comfort the family.

Bernard Simmons

October 30, 2012

To the Mckinley family, I am truly sorry to hear about the passing of your love one, please accept my condolences.

Wallace High School-CCSD #10 Class of 1964

October 30, 2012

Please accept our most deepest syympathy
in the lost of your loved one.

As students at WALLACE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL,we will forever remember Roberts' wide inviting smile, his voice in the choir, and many other fond, good, and memorable occasions and days, especially his presence on the field during foorball season.

We will keep you all in our thoughts and
prayers.

May it comfort you to know that God is
only a whisper away. May His presence
forever be with you and give you what you need in all of your tomorrows.

Clyde Green

October 30, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

October 29, 2012

Dear McKinley Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one. He is with the Lord.
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and He will strengthen thine heart.
With Sympathy,
Rev. & Mrs. Elijah H. Smalls, Jr.

DOROTHY DOVER

October 29, 2012

TO THE MCKINLEY FAMILY CONTINUE TO TRUST GOD FOR HE CARES FOR YOU! LOVE ALWAYS AUNT DOROTHY G DOVER

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