A tribute to those folks who call Goose Creek Island home. This collection of stories, memories and current events remind us of who we are and reflect the spirit of our coastal way of life.
Saturday, March 22, 2014
In Memory of Albert Taylor McKinney
Albert Taylor McKinney
July 4, 1932 - March 21, 2014
Albert Taylor McKinney, 81, of Mesic passed away Friday, March 21, 2014, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
He was a member of New Vision Pentecostal Holiness Church. He served in the U.S. Navy where he played baseball as well as playing for the Chicago White Sox in the mid to late 50’s. He retired from Intercoastal Marine as a tug boat captain.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Edna O’Neal McKinney; two daughters, Joanne Clark and husband, Richard, of Carmel, Indiana and Nancy McKinney of Aurora; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
His memorial service will be held at 5 p.m., Sunday, March 23, 2014 at New Vision Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Ray Bonner officiating.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 3 to 5 p.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers the family suggested memorial contributions be made to New Vision Pentecostal Holiness Church Building Fund, c/o Sharon Leary, PO Box 129, Hobucken, NC 28537.
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