A. John McKinney's Obituary
Mr. McKinney was an educator and administrator in education, having served as a Superintendant of Schools, high school principal, guidance counselor, mathematics teacher, band director, and choral director. He touched countless lives in Ford County, IL. He retired as the Regional Educational Superintendant in Ford County - 16 yrs. He had been published, listed in Who's Who Among Educators, and served on many committees and boards of higher education. He was always active in church music programs. Locally he was a teacher of Bridge.He had been a 50 yr. member in the American Legion in Paxton, IL, and Columbia, IL, Post #581.
Military ServiceWW II - Air Force, having served as an electrical instruments instructor at Chanute AF Base.
VisitationFriday, June 13, 2003, 6 - 7 p.m., Lawlor Funeral Home, Columbia, IL
Memorial ServiceFriday, June 13, 2003, 7 p.m., Lawlor Funeral Home, Columbia, IL, with Pastor Kim Kelly, officiating
IntermentFollowing cremation, interment will take place at Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery, Columbia, IL
SurvivorsWife: Lucille McKinney, nee EbelCousin: Miriam HamiltonOther Relatives & Many Friends
MemorialsHeartland Hospice, Fairview Heights, IL, or St. Paul United Church of Christ, Columbia, IL
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