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Jerry Clyde McKinney

Posted 2016-05-28 by Judy Wight Branson
Ruffner - Wakelin Funeral Home, Prescott, Arizona
May 2016

Jerry McKinney, born January 14, 1928, passed away on May 12, 2016 in Prescott, Arizona.

Jerry spent twenty years in the U.S. Navy, his lastplace to be stationed was Yuma, AZ. He lived in Yuma till 2011 when health issues forced him to relocate near his daughter. Jerry owned the Yuma Buffet for many years and worked as a carpenter/plumber on the base. He enjoyed fishing, playing pool and hanging out at The Happy Chef.

Jerry's ashes will be laid to rest in Briar, Texas with his family.

He is survived by his daughter, Terri Cavender, and brother, Obbie McKinney.




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