Kenneth Christopher McKinney, 67, of Morganton, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Frye Regional Medical Center following a period of declining health.

Kenneth was born January 14, 1956 in Mitchell County to the late Arvil McKinney and Grace Riddle McKinney. He loved Nascar and riding motorcycles; and was a big fan of Hank Williams Jr.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sons, Chris McKinney and Joey McKinney.

He is survived by his wife, Susan McKinney; sister, Sherry Childres and husband Steve of Marion; nieces, Lucretia Haynes, and Keisha Haynes; nephew, Jeromy Haynes; great-nieces, Tiffany Haynes, Brianna Caraway, Starla Haynes; great-nephew, Nicholas Beaver; great-great niece, Eliza Magness; and great-great nephew, Logan Mace.

A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date.

Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.