Wednesday, June 4, 2025 9:16 am

It is with great sadness that we announce that Robert Earl McKinney, 83, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

He was born in Gaston County to the late Leonard Earl McKinney and Marie Jenkins McKinney. He is also predeceased by his wife, Erika Molenda McKinney; son, Russell Sexton; brother, Roger McKinney.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Amanda McKinney and Lisa McKinney; son, Jeff Stiltner; 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; sisters, Myrna Rich and Ellen Kilby; brothers, Dennis McKinney and Jimmy McKinney.

Robert proudly served in the United States Air Force.

Visitation was held May 21 at Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service. Celebration of Life Service is to be announced at a later date.

Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com.

Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC is serving the family.