Nathan “Butch” McKinney, 75, of Palmer, passed away at 12:15 a.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
Butch was born February 8, 1948, in Taylorville, the son of Maurice Earl “Romey” and Florence (Wilson) McKinney. He married Virginia Mae Powers on December 6, 1966, in Taylorville, and they have enjoyed over 56 years of marriage.
Butch retired from the Christian County Highway Department where he primarily served as a mechanic for 33 years. He was a devoted member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church in Raymond. Butch was dedicated to the work of the Lord. Butch served others, and he served his community and neighbors as President of the Bear Creek Community Club in 1978. Fishing, mushroom hunting, and watching game shows were his favorite pastimes, but what he loved most were giving and receiving hugs and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Lee and her husband, Ronnie Howard; and brother, James and his wives, Catherine McKinney and Betty McKinney.
Butch is survived by his wife, Virginia Mae McKinney of Palmer; sons, Gregory Scott (Kim) McKinney of Ohio, and Randy Lee (Cathy) McKinney of Missouri; nieces that he raised as his daughters, Crystal Powers of New Hampshire, and Mary Powers of Waverly; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers, Earl (Ethel) McKinney of Taylorville, Dan (Lavonna) McKinney of Argenta, and Larry (Barb) McKinney of Taylorville; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation and Funeral Ceremony: The family will receive friends from 10:00-12:00 p.m. on Monday, May 1, 2023, at Blessed Hope Baptist Church, 715 S. O’Bannon Street, Raymond, IL 62560. The funeral ceremony will follow the visitation at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Jon Wagahoff officiating.
Interment will follow at Anderson Cemetery in Palmer.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Blessed Hope Baptist Church, 715 S. O’Bannon Street, Raymond, IL 62560.
The family has entrusted Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home in Morrisonville with ceremonies.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories of Butch, or to offer condolences to his family.
