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William -Bill- Lile McKinney, Taylor Co./Green Co., KY native (1934-2017)

He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was an aircraft mechanic. He received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was the son of the late Leon McKinney & Mary Lois Lile McKinney, and the widower of Carol L. Nance McKinney, his wife of 60 years. He leaves 20 direct living descendants. Bill worked all his life. He worked for the Federal Government in Soil Conservation for many years all over the state. He was a salesman for Charles Chips and was affectionately known as the "Charlie Chip Man." He had his own business for many years called Bill's Hobby Shop where he repaired and rebuilt transmissions. This was one of his passions. You could always find him in his shed working on a transmission.
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William "Bill" Lile McKinney, 83, of Campbellsville, KY, died at 6:20pmET, Sunday, December 31, 2017 in Louisville, KY.

Funeral service will be at 11amCT/12pmNoonCT, Friday, January 5, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Bro. Marvin Janes. Burial willl be in Brookside Cemetery, 200 block of W Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation will be 9am-11amCT/10am-12pmNoonET, at the funeral home.



William -Bill- Lile McKinney, Taylor Co./Green Co., KY native (1934-2017)

William "Bill" Lile McKinney was the son of the late Leon McKinney & Mary Lois Lile McKinney. He was born May 9, 1934 in Green County, KY. He died Sunday, December 31, 2017 in Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, at the age of 83 years, seven months, and 22 days.

He was of the Baptist faith.

Bill worked all his life. He worked for the Federal Government in Soil Conservation for many years all over the state. He was also a salesman for Charles Chips and was affectionately known as the "Charlie Chip Man" in the area. He also had his own business for many years called Bill's Hobby Shop where he repaired and rebuilt transmissions. This was one of his passions and you could always find him in his shed working on a transmission.

He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was an aircraft mechanic. He received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.

He united in marriage to Carol L. Nance June 6, 1953 and she preceded him in death May 26, 2014.

He is survived by:
  • One son and two daughters: Greg McKinney and wife, Cheryl; Kim Pendleton and husband, Joe; and Ann York and husband, Bubby, all of Campbellsville

  • Five grandchildren: Krissy Welch, Dee Brown, Donald Brown, April Nalley and Dalton McKinney

  • Twelve great-grandchildren: Gracie Miller, Logan Brown, Belle Brown, Kylie Brown, Sarah Brown, Jack Brown, Blake Landis, Aleigha Nalley, Abrina Nalley, Ross Brown, Gibson McKinney and Roxey McKinney

  • Three nieces and one nephew: Barbie McKinney, Julie McKinney, Miranda Hines and Jimmy McKinney

  • And many other relatives and friends
Bill was also preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy McKinney July 4, 1979.

Send condolences to the family of William Lile -Bill- McKinney

The Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, is in charge of arrangements.


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William -Bill- Lile McKinney, Taylor Co./Green Co., KY native (1934-2017)



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