Rondal William McKinney, 82, of Valdese started singing at daybreak of October 23, 2024 in praise of our Lord, and went on to Glory in the afternoon.
He was born to Claude and Sadie Prewitt McKinney on November 15, 1941. After graduating high school, he became a fixer of textile machines. He worked several other jobs and retired at the age of 81 from the Hallyburton Academy as a janitor.
Daddy was always working on a chronological history of the Bible. He would read and pray over scripture and God would give him unique understanding.
Forty eight years ago he met the love of his life, Paulette Love. He will always be Daddy to daughter, Dora McKinney Murray and son in law Jerry Murray Jr. He will always be Grandad to Gavin Murray and Peyton Murray and wife Abigail and two great- granddaughters, Magnolia and June. He is also survived by nephew Daniel Hensley and former spouse, Brenda Lineberger.
He is predeceased by his sister, Judy Hensley.
A graveside service will be held on November 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Burke Memorial Park at 2506 Burke Memorial Park Rd., Morganton, NC 28655, with Pastor Stephen Collins officiating.
An online guestbook and obituary are available at heritagefuneralservices.com.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.
Dora & Jay, I worked with Ron at Hallyburton. He was such a unique man with his vast knowledge of the Bible and talked about what he had learned from his studies. Trust that we are keeping you in our prayers as you go through this difficult time. God bless you all.
Dora,
Sending sincere condolences to you at this very sad time of loss . May you be comforted
by the love he left within you as your forever Daddy .