Mr. William "Bill" McKinley, Sr., age 63 of Stanwood, formerly of Grant, died Wednesday, August 17, 2011 in Grand Rapids. He was born William Charles McKinley, in Fremont, the son of Ardith Arlene (Kromer) and Harold James McKinley Jr. on June 28, 1948. He married Mary Catherine George on August 16, 1985 in Rockford. He was the Owner/operator for Bill McKinley Masonry & Concrete in Grant. He attended Chippewa Hills Baptist Church, Remus. He was a Basketball & Golf coach for Grant High School and presently the Asst. Golf coach Muskegon Community College for the last 4 yrs with his brother John.
He is survived by his wife Mary McKinley, his children Mike & Amy McKinley, William, Jr "Billy" & Pam McKinley, Brenda & Gerry Williams, 12 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter, his mother Ardy McKinley, his brothers John & Susann McKinley, A.J. & Sandy McKinley, sister in law Marge & Bob Bergers, parents in law Erwin & Mary George, sisters in law Jan & Mike Oberlin, Barbara George, several nephews & nieces. He was preceded in death by brother Jim McKinley, father Red McKinley, and granddaughter Rachel Williams.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM from the Kent City Baptist Church, 400 W. Muskegon, on Sunday, August 21, 2011 with Pastors Chris Weeks & Chuck Richardson officiating. Interment will be in Parkview Cemetery in Grant. Visitation will be held 7‑9 PM Friday, 2‑4 & 7‑9 PM Saturday at McKinley Grant Chapel. For Memorials Please consider the Kent City Baptist Church and/or Chippewa Hills Baptist Church Building Funds.
McKinley Funeral Home 
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August 19, 2011 at 11:19 am
Bill and Ruth Hoaglin
Our condolence to Bill’s family may the faith in God help you through this loss.
August 19, 2011 at 12:15 pm
joyce oberlin
Our condolences to Mary and the Family. Bill was a wonderful man, loved by many. Love and God Bless Bob & Joyce Oberlin
August 19, 2011 at 12:41 pm
Tom Szocinski
I was shocked to hear about Bill. I am so sorry for his family and they are in my prayers. If they have golf in heaven then Bill will be in his element. May you rest in peace and always shoot under par.
August 19, 2011 at 1:20 pm
Heidi Grinwis
My thoughts and prayers are with your family~
August 19, 2011 at 1:51 pm
Kris A. Lesley
Dear McKinley Family,
A true shock to hear of Bill’s passing. He was a extremely positive influence on my self and many others growing up with his involvement in athletics. Also a wonderful human being who will be sadly missed. I would like to pass on my sincerest condolences to the family and know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Kris A. Lesley and Family
August 19, 2011 at 2:33 pm
Ingrida Cebelak
So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts, & our prayers go out to A.J. and Sandy, and the entire McKinley family.
The Jeffrey Cebelak Family
Grant Reformed Church
August 19, 2011 at 3:37 pm
Steve Jacobs
Thoughts and prayers to the entire McKinley family. Bill, was very influential in my life growing up.
Steve Jacobs & Family
August 19, 2011 at 5:17 pm
Rose Peets
I was so shocked to hear about Bill. My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole McKinley family.
Rose Peets
August 19, 2011 at 7:27 pm
Jim Morris
My condolences to the McKinley family. Bill was a great man and a wonderful employer to work for. He has now filled the place which has been prepared for him. Thoughts and prayers of comfort for the family.
August 19, 2011 at 9:16 pm
Gary W. Alen
I met and worked with Bill as a volunteer snowbird at Wycliffe Associates in Orlando in the past two winters. He was a friendly man with a heavy dose of common sense, industriousness, and skills in his work. He had handled the challenging conditions in the construction industry and had a heart for his employees. Given the hard manual labor we did together, slinging thousands of pounds (in the aggregate) of sod in the winter of 2010, I was very surprised to hear of his sudden passing. But I know he loved the Lord and is safe in His loving presence now.
Blessings to his family in this time of loss. He was a good man.
Gary W. Allen
Williamsburg, VA
August 19, 2011 at 10:49 pm
Rachel Wisner
I love you guys so much.
August 20, 2011 at 8:04 am
Travis Bull
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Mckinley family. Bill was a great guy and truly one of the good ones, he will be greatly missed by all that had the honor of knowing him. May Bill rest in peace..
Travis Bull and Family
August 20, 2011 at 9:33 am
Deanna Matthews
We, neighbors, were so sorry to hear about Bill’s passing. I did not know him very well but did talk with Mary on several occasions. They were very kind neighbors. My thoughts and prayers are with all of Bill’s family and especially Mary.
Dee Matthews
August 20, 2011 at 9:41 am
Dick Brack
Mary, We are so sorry for your loss and extend our sympathy to you and your family. Bill was a great neighbor and friend. As ever. Dick and Bev Brack
August 20, 2011 at 10:13 am
Leah (Schroeder) Churchill
growing up he was like a second dad to me…love him and Mary so very much and Mike, Bill and Brenda..you are all family..
what is so special is his relationship he has with my father and how close those two are..between golfing together and football games..those two are pretty much connected at the hip!!!..what is so awesome is how much he truly cares about my father and takes care of him when they are together!
God has another angel who will be watching over us…
August 21, 2011 at 8:37 am
Mel & Beth McGrady
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire McKinley family and have been since we heard the news of Bill’s condition. Mel & Beth McGrady and family
August 21, 2011 at 8:27 pm
Ron Wood
My condolence to the McKinley family. My thoughts,and prayers are with you. Ron Wood.
August 21, 2011 at 11:17 pm
Karl and Peggy Hesse
Our thoughts, prayers and sympathies to the entire Mckinley family. We are sorry for your loss.
August 23, 2011 at 12:51 pm
Phil and Shirley Riemsma
We met Bill when we were having trouble with a cement contractor and he agreed to take over for us. We wanted a rounded wood box on each side of the fireplace. He says ya I can do that. It wasn’t until much later he told us that was the first one he ever did. We were very pleased and remained friends. We are so terribly sorry for your loss. Our Love and Prayers go out to your family.
Phil and Shirley Riemsma
August 23, 2011 at 3:17 pm
Don & Tina Ingell
May God bring you peace at this difficult time, may Bill forever rest in peace, Your all in our prayers, Don & Tina Ingell
August 23, 2011 at 4:26 pm
Linda Shafer Hook
Sympathies to Mike & Amy, AJ and all of the McKinley family from the Shafer’s.
August 24, 2011 at 5:47 pm
Bonnie (Leach) & Len Gwron
Mary & Family,
We were so surprised to hear of Bill’s death. We are saddened that the life of such a good man was taken early; however, God has a master plan, and we are grateful for that. Kris & I enjoyed the week long summer visits to Grant when we were kids, playing with AJ & Bill. The train was so close to the house and we thought it was very loud! How dould they sleep!!
May God Bless you all and give you peace in this difficult time.
Bonnie & Len