Richard Ralph McKinna of Black Mountain, NC, formerly of Charlotte, NC, was set free from all burdens on November 14th, 2022. Despite facing many challenges from birth, he had an infectious laugh and a joyous spirit that touched the lives of everyone he met. He is now reunited with his loving parents, Gorden Koonce McKinna, Sr. and Louise Smith McKinna, who did everything they could to give him a rich and rewarding life.
Richard is survived by his brother, Gorden K. McKinna, Jr. and wife Julie of Winston-Salem, NC and his sister Kathy (Kate) Louise McKinna of Huntersville, NC.
No formal service will be scheduled, but a celebration of life will be held at the Black Mountain Neuro- Medical Treatment Center on a future date. The family wishes to convey their deepest gratitude for the wonderful care he received from the Doctors, Nurses and entire team there. They are all angels on this earth.
We would also like to thank Susan Bennett and the Lifespan family who provided Richard with decades of happiness while he lived at their group homes in Charlotte.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to:
Black Mountain Center Foundation
932 Old U.S. 70 Highway
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton has the honor of serving the family.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kirkseyfh.com for the McKinna family.
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