Raymond McKinney

Mr. Raymond Eugene McKinney of the McKinney Corner community of Green County, Kentucky, son of the late Alton and Mary Lizzie Meadows McKinney, was born on July 24, 1936 in Green County. He departed this life on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at TJ Samson Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky having attained the age of 88 years, 11 months and 19 days.

He had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended Mt. Lebanon Methodist Church.

Mr. McKinney was an employee of Taylor County RECC for over 47 years, and a farmer.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice “Beady” Williams McKinney, on October 16, 2022, having united in marriage on August 18, 1956.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Cathy and Danny Patterson, and Cindy and Johnny Houk all of Green County; a son and daughter-in-law: Kelly and Cindy McKinney of Green County; 11 grandchildren: Farrah and Chris Pruitt, Tarrah and Ben Johnson, Tina and David Judd, Andrea and Derek Underwood, Danielle and Nick Wright, John and Jennifer Houk, Krissy and Tyler Bruner, Cody and Emily McKinney, Jody McKinney and fiancé Sarah, Courtney and Ben Hamilton, and Ryen Cox; 27 great-grandchildren: Sophie, Max, Londyn, Jack, Riley, Micah, Rhys, Ryker, Savanna, Makayla, Ava, Skyler, Taylor, Xander, Braylee, Braxton, Braden, Remmi, Knox, Charlie, McKenzie, Carter, Carly, Bryleigh, Levi, Lilyana, Lia, Guinevere, Conleigh and Kingston; one great-great grandson: Carson Kemp; plus a host of other relatives and friends.

Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by two great-grandchildren: Aiden Wright and Hunter Mings; his siblings: Vallie Wallace, Robert McKinney, Ray McKinney, Roy McKinney, Ralph McKinney and Rex McKinney; and a step-grandson: Scott Cox.

The funeral services for Mr. Raymond McKinney will be conducted at 2 PM, Central Time, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at the Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home in Greensburg with burial to follow in the Greasy Creek Cemetery. Bro. Joe Wilcoxson, Bro. Jason Patterson and Rev. Godfrey Jackson will be officiating.

Visitation is requested after 10 AM, Central Time, on Wednesday until the time of the service.

Expressions of sympathy are requested to be made in the form of donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Gideon Bibles, both of which can be made at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Kelly McKinney, Jody McKinney, Cody McKinney, Tyler Bruner, Nick Wright, John Houk and Chris Pruitt

Honorary Pallbearers: Retired and Current Employees of RECC

Arrangements are under the direction of Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home in Greensburg.