Obituary: Michael "Mike" Steven McKinney

Michael "Mike" Steven McKinney

Michael "Mike" Steven McKinney

Michael "Mike" Steven McKinney died Aug. 29, 2009, at his home in Dewey, Ariz. He was born Jan. 28, 1952, in Ohio, the son of James and Barbara McKinney. Mike was 57 years old.

He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for just over 10 years, recently serving as a mail carrier for the Prescott Post Office. Mike enjoyed collecting antiques, gardening, cooking and entertaining his friends and family. He was most proud of his strong work ethic.

Mike is survived by his wife of 10 years, Melanie Thomas; sons Russell McKinney and Brian McKinney, both of Phoenix, Ariz.; and sister Cheryl (Ken) Nagle of Washington State. Survivors also include two grandchildren. Mike was preceded in death by his parents.

A celebration of Mike's life will be at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, at the Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, 303 S. Cortez St., Prescott. Burial will be private.

Arizona Wakelin Bradshaw Chapel assisted the family with arrangements.

Information provided by survivors.


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