Robert McKinley, age 90, of Lake Saint Louis, Missouri passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri. He was born in Kilgore, Texas on November 23, 1931 to Earl and Janie McKinley (nee Ward).
Robert was a Branch Manager at McDonnell Douglas for 30 years. He was married to Alfreda George McKinley for 62 wonderful years.
Robert was a faithful Conservative Christian man who made an impact on all who met him. He was a Navy Veteran and had the privilege of going on the St. Louis Honor Flight with his great-grandson Dawson. Robert moved to St. Louis after the passing of his wife, Alfreda, four years ago and made many friends here in the area that will miss him at their weekly breakfasts. Robert was an amazing father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great- grandfather, and faithful friend.
Robert is survived by his Daughter, Marsha (Danny) Winn of FL; Daughter, Deana LaPlante of Lake Saint Louis, MO;
Grandson, Justin (Sarah) Hayden of Springfield, MO; Granddaughter, Ashleigh (Kim) Hayden of FL; Grandson, Eric Winn of FL; Granddaughter, Kimberly Coffman of Kirkwood, MO; Granddaughter, Rhonda (Michael) Payne of O'Fallon, MO; Grandson, Mark LaPlante of St. Louis, MO; Great-Grandson, Joshua (Katie) Coffman of University City, MO; Great-Grandson, Jacob (Irina) Coffman; Great-Granddaughter, Madison Coffman; Great-Granddaughter, Elizabeth (Anthony) Mozee of O'Fallon, MO; Great-Grandson, Tyler (BriAna) Vargas of Brentwood, MO; Great-Grandson, Dawson Vargas of Lake St. Louis, MO; Great-Granddaughter, Presley Payne of O'Fallon, MO; Great-Grandson, Brandon Payne of O'Fallon, MO; Great-Grandson, Jacob Payne; Great-Granddaughter, Olivia Hayden of Springfield, MO; Great-Granddaughter, Sydney Hayden of Springfield, MO; Great-Grandson, Brody Hayden of Springfield, MO; Great-Great-Granddaughter, Gianna Mozee of O'Fallon, MO; Great-Great-Granddaughter, Amirrah Mozee of O'Fallon, MO; Great-Great-Grandson, Anthony Mozee of O'Fallon, MO; Great-Great-Grandson, Artem Coffman; and Great-Great-Granddaughter, Erica Coffman.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Alfreda George McKinley; Mother, Janie McKinley; Father, Earl McKinley; and Brother, Joseph McKinley.
Visitation will be held at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 837 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, St. Peters, Missouri 63376 on Sunday, December 19, 2021 from 12:00pm - 1:30pm with a memorial service immediately following at 1:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Robert's memory to PAWS.
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