Gearld “Jerry” Allen McKinney, of Sumerco, WV went home to be with The Lord Thursday, September 17, 2020 at the home of his daughter.
He was a member of Cobbs Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Sod WV. Gearld was a field maintenance supervisor for Kerr-McGee Chemical in Trona, CA and retired with 35 years of service. He was also a World War II U.S. Coast Guard veteran.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Loberta McKinney and son, Larry Wayne McKinney.
Gearld is survived by his daughter, Sharon (Ron) Allen; son, Wayne (Rhonda) McKinney; grandchildren, Ron (Elisa) Allen Jr., Russell Allen, Chad (Alisha) McKinney, Brad (Molinda) McKinney; and five great grandchildren.
In keeping with Gearld’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no services. He will be laid to rest with his wife at Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar , WV.