Obituaries
George Ransom McKinney, Sr., 91
June 17, 2021
George R. McKinney, Sr., 91, of Lancaster, went into the arms of his Lord on Thursday, June 17, 2021. He was born in Manning, South Carolina, October 1929 to Ransom and Lula (Spry) McKinney. George was the loving and devoted husband of Ruth (Weathers) McKinney, with whom he shared more than 70 glorious years of marriage.
George was a man of God that was dedicated to the church. He and Ruth were founding members of the Faith Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, in Lancaster. He was a Deacon, would lead prayer services and was a worship trustee for many years. Those who fondly knew George will remember his love of singing. He was a humble man that had a contagious smile everyone loved. He cherished spending time with his family and treasured every moment they had together.
His love will live on in his wife Ruth, children: George McKinney, Jr., husband of Jocelyn, Georgia McKinney-Lindsey, Lennell McKinney, Rutnet McKinney, Bonnie McKinney-Morant, wife of the late James M. Morant, Sr. and Odessie Williams, a host of grandchildren and great-grands and great-great grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in passing by his parents, children: Carlen Jean McKinney and Earnest Williams, and siblings: Earnest McKinney, Moise McKinney, Joe Nathan McKinney, Gertrude Servance, Ethel Lee King, Geneva McKinney, Louise Nowlin, Lillie Mae Witherspoon and Marie Burke.
Homegoing Service will be held at 12 noon at Brightside Baptist Church, 515 Hershey Ave. Lancaster, PA 17603 on Friday, June 25, 2021. A viewing will be held from 11 AM -12 PM. Burial will follow at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. Memorial contributions in George’s name may be made to Faith Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, 665 S. Ann St. Lancaster, PA 17602
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Condolences to the Family
June 24, 2021
Matter 5:4: Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Dearest Aunt Ruth and family: Please know that our heartfelt love and prayers are with you. Be comforted and strengthened in the Lord. Praying to see you soon.
Love the children of Charlie and Mattie Weathers.
June 24, 2021
Sending my deepest sincere condolences to the McKinney Family and friends. I pray the peace of God over the entire family in these difficult times. In The Name Of Jesus!!! Barbara Enty
June 23, 2021
Condolences to my beloved Mckinney family in Lancaster PA, my Sisters (Catherine, Mary,Linda Gale, Evelyn and brother Johnnie may be far away, but have you all in our Prayers and Pray The Good Lord give you peace and strength to bear this heavy Burden. GOD Bless you all, we will be in touch. Uncle George as we use to call him uncle (Sugar Boy) was a Blessing to us all. Hattie Servance Cummings and Beauregard Cummings.
June 23, 2021
Deacon and Mother McKinney were two of the first people we met when my children and I started attending Faith Tabernacle in 1987; the most sweetest people you’d ever want to know. Since we traveled from York to Lancaster for service, they often invited us to have dinner with them before getting back on the road. We are so sorry for your loss, Mother and family but we all know that weeping may endure for a night but JOY cometh in the morning. Please accept our prayers and deepest condolences in your time of bereavement
Thomas & Mary-Louise Preston and family
June 22, 2021
We the Dodd family send our condolences and prayers to Mother R. McKinney and the family. Deacon G. McKinney was A servant of God and you could feel it in him. He also kept a song in his heart. Bro. McKinney will dearly missed.
June 22, 2021
Sending my sincere condolence to my niece Bonnie and her entire family thoughts and prayers are with you all
💞 aunt pokie and family
June 22, 2021
To the Mckinney Family
I am so sorry for your loss of Mr. George. May God continue to wrap His Arms around your family. Please give Mrs. Ruth my condolences. I will continue to keep your family in my prayers. God Bless.
June 22, 2021
Sending my prayers and Condolences to you all Heaven gained an Angel
June 22, 2021
George, Joce, my condolences.
Keeping you and the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Charmaine Williams
June 22, 2021
To the McKinney Family,
Our Neighbors from South Lime Street. Mr. McKinney, was truely a man of God in every way, prayers and love for the family!
The Hinton family
June 22, 2021
The Montgomery Family send our condolences and prayers to Mother McKinney and family!
June 22, 2021
My sincere condolences and prayers to the entire McKinney family!!!
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- Friday, June 25, 2021
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Brightside Baptist Church
- 515 Hershey Avenue`
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603
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- Friday, June 25, 2021
- 12:00 PM
- Brightside Baptist Church
- 515 Hershey Avenue
- Lancaster, PA 17603
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