Harry E. McKinley
Harry E. McKinley, 74 of Tipton passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. Harry was born in Kokomo on August 5, 1947 to Robert Wayne & Velva Emalina (Brock) McKinley. Harry lived in Windfall for 14 years early in life. He married LouAnn Kendall on July 20, 1969 and they had 52 years together until his passing.
Harry retired from Delco Electronics in 1998 and he also retired from the National Guard, Kempton Armory, in 2007 after 20 years of service. He was a history buff – especially anything to do with the military. Harry and LouAnn are members of Trinity Wesleyan Church. He worked as a “Yellow Shirt” safety patrol member for many years at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Harry enjoyed eating out with friends, especially for breakfast.
He spent his summers out in his pole barn fixing things for the kids and grandkids or just tinkering around. He enjoyed watching the multitude of birds he fed. Harry really enjoyed spending time with his great-grandkids.
Survivors besides his wife LouAnn include their four children, Juliann (McKinley) Lucas and husband Victor, Tipton, Michael McKinley, Tipton, Michelle (McKinley) Myers, Kokomo and Kyle D. McKinley, Cicero; six grandchildren, Brayden Kendall Lucas and wife Harley, Kelcey Marie Lucas Myers and husband Matt, Noah Robert Lucas, Joshua William Myers and wife Samantha, Katheryn Elizabeth Myers and Kara Leighann Myers. Harry is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Imagine Myers, Oliver Myers, Renley Myers and Braxton Bryant.
Surviving siblings include Robert McKinley, Jr., Memphis, Tennessee, June Teusch, Huntington, Jim Glassburn and wife Phyllis, Tipton and Nadine Dunham and husband Glen Phillip, Kokomo. Harry was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond Glassburn and Charles McKinley and four sisters, Joan Johnson, Lucille Floyd, Patricia Altherr and Margaret Baker.
Funeral services for Harry will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor Kim Drake presiding. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday and from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions in honor of Harry may be made to Janus Developmental Services, 1555 Westfield Road, Noblesville, Indiana, 46062.
Sue and I are so very sorry to see that Harry has passed. We were lucky to have been classmates and friends with such a great guy. I personally enjoyed our monthly breakfast.
LouAnn, please know that we are very sorry that we are unable to be there for the services , you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Thank you Ken and Sue for your kind thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry Lou Ann, he loved you so much. At our class reunion I saw the same light in his eyes when he looked at you that was there as teenagers. We are so blessed to be from a class that was one small (34) group. We had so much fun. Joe talks a lot about all him, Danny, Grishaw, Carter etc. had on weekends after taking us home. Great memories. God promises to step even closer when we lose our spouse. I know He will to you.
Joe and Hazel, Thank you so much for your comments. They helped – both of them helped. I like to remember our time dating. I don’t think I had ever been that happy before that. Young love. I’m thankful for the time we had but I sure wasn’t ready for it to end. But then it wasn’t my decision and I will serve God with all my strength for the rest of my life. And we will be together again.
We were saddened to see this in the paper. Many fond memories of Harry and your family. The building of your house, fishing in Kentucky, the wedding, kids and of course working at Delco. Erin and I will have you and your family in our prayers.
Oh Phil – Did you loose Norma? I’ve looked for you online and I think I found you but but I didn’t recognize Rheta’s name. I’m sorry you didn’t get to see Harry before he died. He was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer August, 2020. He fought hard and never admitted he was loosing the battle. Thank you for posting on here.
I am so sorry for everyone’s loss of Harry. He was a beautiful soul and will be missed by many. Julie has my # if there is anything I can do to help you. Sending Love and Hugs for everyone.
Thank-you Amy. I’ll make sure Julie sees your post.
You, his family, made him very happy. He always beamed with love when talking about you. May God bless and walk with you. God has promised to be the head of your house in Harry’s absence. You have the assurance of a heavenly reunion someday. We are praying for you all.
I am so very sorry for your loss LouAnn. Harry was a great guy and now is watching over all of you. Be assured that someday you and him will be together again on the other side. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this hard time. Again, I am so sorry.
Marlene, I do believe he’s able to watch over us. Today is the 1st day I’m alone in our house. I feel his presence and I hear his voice in my mind. This is so hard. But he was sick for over two years and it was time for the suffering to end.
I appreciate you taking the time to leave a note.
LouAnn,
I am so sorry to hear of Harry’s passing. He was your soul mate. Your love story was one for the ages. Cherish the many wonderful memories you have of you life together.
Hugs, my friend.
Annette Miles
Thanks Annette. I’m so thankful for the 53 years we had but so so sad he is no longer here. I look forward to us being together again!
It’s almost 2 years since you left us to be with the Lord I sure miss you on fb 😢 you always made me laugh an I miss that an you I hope you’re giving Ms Joan a hard time up there lol Love you Uncle Harry ❤️ Luv Becky