Robert E. McKinley Jr. was born Aug 19, 1950 in Crestview FL to Robert E. & Ruby L. (Odom) McKinley. He married Linda Sue Foster April 6, 1979 in Montgomery, AL. He served one year in the Army, enlisting in Sept of 1967 and being discharged in Feb 1968. Robert was a carpenter by trade and spent many years traveling and working on different construction jobs across the US. He is preceded in death by his father Robert E. McKinley Sr., his mother Ruby L. (Odom) McKinley, and one brother, Paul E. “Gene” McKinley. Surviving are son Robert H. McKinley & wife Jessica McKinley, granddaughters Elizabeth, Yuna, Kaylynn & Amelia McKinley. Grandson John McKinley. Brothers Bill & (Bunny) McKinley, Jerry & (Doreen) McKinley, both of CA, brother Thomas & (Janette) Everett of ND, sisters Peggy & (Doug) Gabrielson of CA, sisters Audrey & (Luke) Wenzler & Patty McKinley of TN, as well as numerous nieces, nephews & cousins.