Mr. Martin LeGrande “Marty” McKinney, 62

Mr. McKinney served our country in the U.S. Army.

He was preceded in death by his father, A.C. McKinney.

He is survived by his wife, Janice Earp McKinney; his mother, Mary Ellen Black McKinney of Cliffside; 1 son, Michael Earp and wife Shelia of Cliffside; 1 sister, Debbie McKinney Skipper and husband Larry of Cliffside; 2 grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Rutherford County Humane Society, P.O. Box 998, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home, Cliffside, NC is serving the family.