April 1, 1940 – April 6, 2020
Donald Bruce McKinley, 80, Noblesville, joined his loved ones in Heaven on Monday, April 6, 2020 at Copper Trace in Westfield. He was born on April 1, 1940 to Ralph J. and Gladys N. (Camp) McKinley in Anderson.
Don was a 1960 graduate of Noblesville High School and was part of the 1957 Noblesville Millers undefeated football team. He proudly served his county in the United States Army from 1962 to 1965. Don retired as a machine repairman from Chrysler Kokomo Transmission plant. He enjoyed dancing, working on houses and cars, and later in life, skydiving, living in Florida during the winter season, square dancing and going to the Strawtown Flea Market with his brother, Dick, every Thursday. Don attended Noblesville Friends Church.
He is survived by his wife, Carol (Garrison) McKinley, Noblesville; daughter, Dona McKinley; three sons, Lyndon McKinley, Noblesville, Brandon McKinley, Denver, Colo., and Matthew McKinley, Noblesville; two step-sons, Bruce (Michelle) Ward, Los Gatos, Calif., and Steve Ward of Chicago, Ill.; two granddaughters, Diana McKinley, Noblesville, and Katherine Cummings, Noblesville; a grandson, Justin Unger, Arcadia; two step-grandchildren, Gigi Ward and Corbin Ward, both of Los Gatos, Calif.; two sisters-in-law, Marjorie McKinley, Bonita Springs, Fla., and Helen McKinley, Markleville; brother-in-law, Donald (Nancy) Garrison, Clarksville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his two brothers, James “Jim” and Richard “Dick” McKinley.
Private graveside services will be held at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville. A military graveside service and a celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. Randall & Roberts Funeral Homes has been entrusted with Donald’s care.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 50 E. 91st St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240.
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