Julius B. “Coonie” McKinney, born June 14, 1925 in Gillis, LA to Mikel McKinney and Roxie Wilson McKinney graduated from this life on February 17, 2014 reuniting with his father; mother; brothers, Harold, Ted, Charles and Bill; sisters, Alina and Ruthie; and one son, Richard C. McKinney. He leaves behind his daughter, Julia Ann McKinney; grandson, Richard Lawhorn and wife Kim; great grandchildren, Matthew, Melissa, and Ashley; and great-great-granddaughter, Rebbeka; granddaughter, Kim Palmer and husband Israel; great-grandchildren, Noelani, Zachary, and Isaac; and great-great-grandson, Camren; one sister, Leta Roy Countryman of Sulphur, LA; and multitudes of nieces and nephews; along with life-long friend and business partner, John Kolaski who was also like a son to him.
Julius was a Navy veteran of WWII serving in the South Pacific, discharged in 1946.
Thank you Lord for the time I got to spend with my dad. I will treasure every moment until we can meet again.
The family will receive friends at Grand View Funeral Home on Friday, February 21, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a short memorial service to follow at 6:15 p.m. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.grandviewfunerals.com
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