JAMES EARSKIN MCKINNEY, JR.

James Earskin McKinney Jr, 71, of Republic passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024. He was born Dec. 17, 1952, to James and Bobbie McKinney in California.
He worked for MFA for 48 years. He began his career with them in Springfield and when that store closed its doors he transferred to the Aurora location.
He is survived by his wife, Cindy; his children: Lee Callahan, James McKinney III, Jacob McKinney and Savannah McKinney; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; his siblings: Ada Chamless, Hazel Gardner, and Raymond McKinney; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three of his sisters: Wanda McBee, Dorothy Compton, and Margie Matherly; and his granddaughter, Jessica McKinney.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services of Springfield.