Donald Wayne McKinney, 78, of Kirklin, passed away May 10, 2026 in his home. He was born on September 18, 1947 in Frankfort to Ward P. and Mary (Stowers) McKinney. He married Pamela Williams on November 4, 1978 and she survives.
A life-long Kirklin resident, Donnie was a 1965 graduate of Clinton Central High School and served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1969, serving in Vietnam. He worked for 26 years at Biddle Precision Components “Biddles” and part-time as a painter. Donnie was a member of the American Legion Post #310. He was a “farmboy” and “Jack of all trades”. He was on a billiard team and enjoyed playing pool, liked being in nature with his dog “Ziggy” and always had a garden.
Surviving along with his wife: Pam are his sons: Anthony Wayne McKinney and Brian Keith McKinney of Frankfort, grandchildren: Cameron McKinney of Missouri and Nikki Nicole Bybee of Frankfort, and his sister Mary Ann Biddle of Sheridan, along with many other grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son: Christopher Wayne McKinney, 2 siblings: Steven Troy McKinney and Gary Dean McKinney.
Friends may visit 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Archer-Weston Funeral & Cremation Center, 501 East Clinton Street, Frankfort. Clinton County Crematory is honored to assist the McKinney family as well. Please visit archerweston.com, where you may share a message with the family.