Billy Paul McKinney

Born November 22, 1935 in Catawba County Bill’s greatest accomplishments were caring for his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bill loved meeting new people and sharing stories of his life. Beginning in his early 20’s Bill owned and operated McKinney Sheet Metal, McKinney Rentals and McKinney Auto Sales. Bill was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge and Shriners.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Patty, and infant son, Billy Paul McKinney, Jr, parents Paul and Lois McKinney, brothers, Darrel McKinney and Bob McKinney.

Bill is survived by his three children, Pam Stoll of Kernersville, James “Jim” McKinney and wife ,Lisa,of Coppell, Texas, Janet Harter (Rob Lyalls) of Hickory, seven grandsons, Dustin Isenhour of Northglenn, CO, Kendall Isenhour of Granite Falls, NC, Andrew White of Florence, SC, Tanner McKinney and fiancé Sam Watson of Atlanta, GA, Cameron Harter and wife Katie of Eagle Ridge, AK, Brady Harter and fiancé Miranda Simpson of Duluth, GA. Also surviving is granddaughter Danielle White of Sarasota, FL, and two great granddaughters, Madilyn and Kenedi White of Hickory, brothers, Dan McKinney, Farrell McKinney, wife Brenda, Harold McKinney, wife, Lynda, sisters, Betty Ellenburg and husband Tony, Kate Clendenin, Dana Robinson and Tena Campbell, husband Don, and sister in law, Pat McKinney, all of Statesville, NC, along with numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

The family wishes to extend appreciation to doctors, nurses, EMS personnel and CCU staff at Catawba Valley Medical Center along with the staff at Carolina Caring in Hickory. A special recognition for the compassion, kindness and attention that was extended to Bill and his family from Adam Finncannon, CCU Nurse at Catawba Valley Medical Center and Kate Landry, RN, of Carolina Caring in Hickory.

Receiving will be held Wednesday, February 19th at 2pm at Drum’s Funeral Home on 29th Ave. NE. A memorial service will follow officiated by Jordan Bingham.

Heaven has gained another angel but more importantly Bill is together with the love of his life, Patty.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Judes Children’s Hospital, 501 St Judes Place, Memphis, TN 33105.

Condolences may be sent to the McKinney family at www.drumfh-hickory.com.

Drum Funeral Home in Hickory, NC, is honored to be serving the McKinney family.