I love you, my friend and always will. “When I was in the Navy…” he would say, the Seabees did everything, build roads, clear trees and even move the earth if it was necessary. receive updates when new memories are posted, It was an honor to know my American grandpa. 10:30 AM-11:30 AM, Graveside Service Arrangements by J.B. Jenkins Funeral Homes, Inc. To send a flower arrangement to the family of McKinley Taylor, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. WWII ended shortly after he joined but he later participated in the both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was the first in his family to attend University, graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Toronto in 1944. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. We fight"; "CAN DO"; "The difficult we do now, the impossible takes a little longer" That is the Seabee motto. 7474 Landover Road - Hyattsville, Maryland 20785. Gwendoff “Mac” McKinley was 91 when drew his last breath and went to be with the Lord on Saturday September 29th, 2018. Taylor: Judith Anne - I have the privilege of being a friend to his daughter, Janice and her husband Bryan and their beautiful children. I now realize that between both her parents, she is a special friend, whom I cherish always. Gwendoff “Mac” McKinley *Graveside times are estimated.

He was born and raised in Eli, Kentucky. View The Obituary For McKinley Taylor of Cheltenham, Maryland. Uncle Mac was a great uncle! With over 2,000 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Rest In Peace my Seabee Brother , https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/winter-park-fl/gwendoff-mckinley-8009811, © 2020 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Loving grandma to Taylor, Sarah, and Jacob. He is also survived by his daughter Becky her husband David Clisch their son Matthew and his wife Becky.

"We build. Mac’s dedication, hard work and love for family and will be greatly missed. Mac loved listening to gospel singing. 12:30 PM-1:00 PM.

He was always trying to move the earth, fix something or build.

If you don’t know what a Navy Seabee is or what they do, dad was the man to tell you about the work they did all over the world.

He is also survived by many precious nieces and nephews spread throughout the country, in Kentucky, Ohio, Georgia, Florida and California, he loved them dearly. He joined the Navy at 17 years old to fight in World War II and served as one of the first UDT ‘frogmen’ but quickly changed rates to become an efficient and outstanding equipment operator and was able to operate any kind of equipment given to him. Thursday, Jun 04, 2020 I had the honor of meeting him once, and it was a pleasure. Janice has always been a constant support and a wonderful true friend to me.

He was born and raised in Eli, Kentucky.

459 St. Clair Street, Chatham It meant that he loved his life and was grateful for everything that he could do in it to make the world a better place. A resident of Chatham, Judy Taylor passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on May 8, 2020 at the age of 70. They accept us unconditionally and always are there for support and guidance. Predeceased by daughter Andrea 'Momma Bear' Brush (2017). He met and fell in love with his wife when she was 17 and playing at a wedding. In Winter Park, Mac and Lurlene joined Aloma Methodist church and he served there many years delivering bread and doing other service work in the community of Winter Park. 519-351-2040. He was an incredible person, who would always be there for you!

Baldwin-Fairchild Goldenrod/Winter Park Funeral Home. He is survived by his loving sweetheart wife Eleanor-Lurlene with whom he shared almost 60 wonderful years of marriage. No image has been selected for this place holder, click to select an image. Richard Rickard Taylor Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Richard was the sixth child of Arthur and Evelyn, who emigrated from Ireland as young adults. 9:30 AM-10:30 AM, Funeral Service He constructed and worked on building bases, bridges and roads all over the world. *Graveside times are estimated. Born in Toronto, Judy was the daughter of the late of Roy and Doreen (Cooper) Flannery.

Darrell McKinley, 54, of Shelbyville, died on Thursday, the 19thday of July, 2018, at his residence. You and your family are always in my prayers. That was “Mac” McKinley’s motto too. Thursday, June 04, 2020 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM, Thursday, June 04, 2020 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM, Thursday, June 04, 2020 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM. He and I worked for the Orlando Urilities Commission and were both Seabees in our Naval Careers. Beloved wife of 51 years to Don ('Billy T') Taylor. We can never truly thank all of our servicemen enough or their family's for the sacrifice they make to protect us. Graveside service will immediately follow the funeral service. His spirit will always be looking out for you. Read obituary of Taylor, Carl McKinley publish on November 24, 2019. Donations made in memory of Judy to the Salvation Army would be appreciated.

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Survived by Aunt Hilda, Aunt Greta and numerous cousins around the world. Our Fathers are our first love and will always be our last. Mac was a patriot all of his life with his service to the Navy and a fierce love of country. Mac was instrumental in me joining the Navy Seabee Veterans Of America, where I served with him in Island X-4 Orlandountil I retired and moved away in 1999. So sorry to hear if Mac’s passing. Beloved wife of 51 years to Don ('Billy T') Taylor. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, and close friends. Taylor: Judith Anne - A resident of Chatham, Judy Taylor passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on May 8, 2020 at the age of 70. I will miss his sense of humor and infectious laugh. Mac will be missed by many . I also liked to see him smiling, because to me, it was one of the most happiest and senciere smiles in the whole world. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. were his girls, his wife and his family members. - Graveside service will immediately follow the funeral service. He is survived by his daughter Janice, her husband Bryan Brooks and their children Robbie Rang, (girlfriend Stephanie), Becca Hasbrouck and her husband Anthony and their son Elijah. He was a farmer and a Baptist.His survivors include his son, John Douglas McKinley his mother, Elizabeth Sister to Wayne Flannery (Edwina), Brian (late Brenda) Flannery, and Lisa (Orest) Cwyk.

Born in Taylorsville, he was the son of Elizabeth Scrogham McKinley and the late John Herman McKinley. I loved to listen to the stories of his life.

The only things he loved more than UK and the Seabees Dear grandpa Mac, thank you so much for being a great American grandfather for me. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing McKinley Taylor on this permanent online memorial. That’s what he tried to do for his family too. This, I know for a fact. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing McKinley Taylor on this permanent online memorial. I also remember how happy he used to get when he had to do some yard work around the house and I am very grateful that he let me help him with everything. He physically just went away. WWW.SMSA@SEABEE.ORG Cremation has taken place and a private family Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Born in Toronto, Judy was the daughter of the late of Roy and Doreen (Cooper) Flannery. Interment will be at a later date at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery. B. Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc.. All Rights Reserved.Funeral Home Website by Batesville, Inc. | Funeral Planning and Grief Resources. Arrangements by J.B. Jenkins Funeral Homes, Inc. © Copyright 2011 - 20 J. Visitation Gwendoff “Mac” McKinley was 91 when drew his last breath and went to be with the Lord on Saturday September 29th, 2018. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

*Please note - Ending time for all funerals and memorial services as well as starting times for cemeteries are subject to change. Thursday, Jun 04, 2020 You always will be a part of my family too. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. His life included being an active member at the Navy base chapel at Naval Training Center, Orlando Florida where he finished his Navy career as a company commander and “pushed boots” before he retired from the Navy. While serving in Vietnam he and his teams-built roads, warehouses, hospitals and bunkers that were essential support for other units.

Your loss is great and you will never get over it, you will, just learn to live with it. McKinlay Funeral Home While he has crossed over the veil, he will always be with you. FOX 5 says goodbye to longtime employee, friend and colleague McKinley 'Mac' Taylor. You will always stay in my heart❤. In Lieu of flowers please make donations to the Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association which helps with college scholarships. He left you with so many beautiful memories, cherish those and when you are feeling alone, know he never left you. Loving grandma to Taylor, Sarah, and Jacob. Predeceased by daughter Andrea 'Momma Bear' Brush (2017). View Guestbook For McKinley Taylor of Cheltenham, Maryland. He first heard the Gospel and hymns at Coffey’s Chapel with his parents in Eli, Ky. Mac loved talking about the Seabees, MCB121, MCB1, his beloved Old Kentucky home and his favorite team in the world, the Kentucky Wildcats. Kathleen E. McKinley-Goodrich February 12, 1939 - January 13, 2020 Recommend Kathleen's obituary to your friends. From experience.