George Mason McKinney, Jr

August 13, 1927 - May 11, 2016

Big Stone Gap, VA George Mason McKinney, Jr. was born August 13, 1927 in Arno, Va. He peacefully gained his eternal life on May 11, 2016. George served his country during the Korean War and WWII where he received two purple hearts, Korean Service medal with 3 Bronze Stars and Silver Stars, Presidential Unit Citation and many otherbadges and certificates. George is preceded in death by his son, Robert Lee; sisters, Judy Stidham, Ruby Yountz, Rose Helen Howard, Cathleen Miles, Beaulah Miller, Margaret Akers and Maxie Lee Herron George is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth McKinney of Big Stone Gap; his daughter, Delcina Wells and husband John, Big Stone Gap, VA; his son, Stanley Lee and wife Karen, Gainesville, GA; Grandchildren, Robert Lee, Stanley C. Lee, Valerie Lee, Hannah Lee, Miranda Dozier, Natasha Stanley and Blake Evans; greatgrandchildren,Keelan, Sophia, Skyler, Paisleigh and Raelynn; brother, Richard McKinney; sisters, Marcella Lambert, Novella Hassaflook, Connie Guill, Jackie Winder, Freda Mabe. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 13, 2016 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Holding Funeral Home for the visitation. Funeral Services for Mr. McKinney will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 1:30 pm at Holding Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronnie Mutter officiating;Military Graveside Service will follow at the McKinney Family Cemetery in Strawberry Patch; Military Rites will be afforded by the local D.A.V and VFW. Family and Friends will serve as pallbearers. Holding Funeral Home is proud to be serving the family of George Mason McKinney, Jr.