Terry Kenneth Mckinley

Terry Kenneth McKinley, age 48, of Elwood, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2014, surrounded by his family,after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.
Terrywas born on March 9, 1966 in Porstmouth, Virginiato the late Fred and Marilyn (Parker) Blair.
On November 29, 1987 he married the love of his life Marysue (Casto) McKinley.
Terry was currently employedat Red Gold , wherehe was a fork truck driver for 15 years.He was a member ofthe Sons of American Legion Post #53, was a member of the American Legion Riders, and was a member of the Knights of Pythias in Frankton. Terry loved spending time with his family, friends, and especially his grandchildren.
Terry is survived by his loving Wife, of 27 years, Marysue (Casto) McKinley of Elwood, Indiana; Son, Derrick McKinley of Elwood, IN, Daughter, Tiffany (Nick) Pearson of Elwood, IN, Grandchildren, Bretton McKinley, Madighan McKinley, Gracie & Maria Pearson,Sister, Kathleen (Doug) Babo of Erie, PA, Sister, Darlene Keith of Elwood, IN, Sister, Eugenia (Bart) Tunnell of Elwood, IN, Brother, Harold McKinley 11 of Elwood, IN, Brother, Timothy (Vikki) McKinley of Elwood, IN. Several Nieces & Nephews and his special canine companion-Charlie.
Terry was preceded in death by his Father, Fred Blair, Mother, Marilyn Blair, Grandson Wyatt McKinley, 2 Sisters, Linda McKinley & Larrie Foor, Grandparents, Thurman & Dorothy Parker.

Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 11:00 A M atthe Dunnichay Funeral Home with Revs. Christoper Babo & Matt Miller officiating. There will be visitation from 9-11:00 A.M prior to the funeral service.Burial will follow in the Elwood Cemetery with the American Legion Riders & Honor Guard. Visitation will be Friday, from 2-8:00 P.M. at the Dunnichay Funeral Home with a Knights of Pythias Memorial Service conducted at 7:00 P.M., followed by the American Legion Riders service.

The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent Mercy Hospital Oncology Department through the funeral home.

Online condolences for Terry's familycan be given at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com