LEE AMOS McKINLEY

Lee Amos McKinley was born in Longview, Texas on April 8, 1930, to
Matthew and Viola McKinley. Lee was the last of seven siblings. Lee’s wife
of 56 years Geneva McKinley preceded him death.
Lee moved to San Diego, CA in 1955 to pursued employment
opportunities. He was employed by Rohr Industries as a mechanic and
retired after 30 years of employment. Lee was the family mechanic and
could do a simple oil change or something as complicated as rebuilding an
engine.
Lee was baptized into Christ at the 38 th St Church of Christ and remained a
faithful member. He received his greatest joy as the leader of the Door
Knocking Ministry. He believed this was the most important aspect of
evangelism.
Lee and his late wife Geneva McKinley open their home to many foster
children and they loved them like their own children. Lee’s priorities were
God first and then family, Lee loved having weekly family outings. Lee’s
philosophy was if my kids are not allowed then it’s not a place for me. Lee
and Geneva enjoyed bowling together on various leagues around San
Diego. Lee never could beat Geneva at bowling.
Lee McKinley went home to be with the Lord on November 12, 2022. He
was preceded in death by his wife Geneva McKinley, son Johnny McKinley,
grandson Michael James. He leaves behind his daughter Shirley James,
daughter-in-law Helen McKinley, grandson Raymond James,
granddaughter Johnna Taylor, great grandchildren Tiana, Rainisha, Aliyah,
Ramsess, great great grandchildren Aniyah, Alina, Carmen and Camyrn
and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

“Time has a wonderful way of showing us what really matters.” 
~ Margaret Peters

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