Randy Thomas McKinley, 75, a resident of Blue Springs, MO passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO. He was born July 9, 1944 in Clinton, MO to Thomas and Margaret (Healey) McKinley.
Randy grew up in Excelsior Springs, MO and North Kansas City, MO. He graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1962. Randy was united in marriage to Brenda Vickers on January 2, 1982 in Independence, MO. He worked for American Can Company for 11 years, General Motors for 11 years, and Metropolitan Community College for 10 years before retiring in 2010. He loved his church family and was a student of the Bible. Randy was a member of the Anchor Point Baptist Church in Independence, MO for 33 years, where he taught Sunday school. He has been a member of the First Bible Baptist Church in Blue Springs for the past 3 years. Randy was a sports fan and liked watching the Kansas City Chiefs, Royals, and KU. He also enjoyed having coffee with his buddies and going out to eat. Randy truly cherished spending time with his family and friends.
Survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Brenda McKinley of Blue Springs, MO; children, Seth McKinley (Elisha) of Blue Springs, MO, Andrew McKinley (Brandon) of Independence, MO, Mary Wilson (Damian) of Blue Springs, MO; grandchildren, Chad, Nina, Lincoln, Addie, Kinley, Claire, Max. Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Margaret McKinley.
The family will receive friends and family from 3-4:00 p.m. Sunday, February 9, 2020 at the First Bible Baptist Church, 1441 S.E. Adams Dairy Pkwy, Blue Springs, MO. Memorial service will begin at 4:00 p.m. at the church. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements have been entrusted to Meyers Funeral Chapel in Blue Springs. Memories of Randy and words of comfort for his family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com.
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
For the Hicks family Randy was a brother, an uncle, a best friend, a co-laborer, a confident, a rescuer in times of trouble, a wise word in the time of confusion, the kind neighbor who would loan you anything and more than feeble and trite words can say. When I shared with Ronnie, he was somewhat surprised and sad but immediately lifted his hand toward Heaven indicating his rejoicing that Randy was in Heaven. Then he pointed to his own chest and pointed to Heaven to say he would see him someday soon in that Heavenly home where there is no more suffering and no more tears. With love, Ronnie and Betty Jo
To Brenda and the kids. You know how much we care for all of you this time and what we thought of Randy.
Sorry to hear this Brenda, mom and I send our deepest sympathys and prayers you and the kids, grandkids.
A wonderful Christian man and that says it ALL.
Brenda and Family…..We are so sorry to hear this. We pray for your peace and comfort and the knowing that you are surrounded by much love.
Nancy McDonald and Brianna Russell
Brenda and children, my heart is saddened by this news. Randy holds a special place in my heart. HE IS a precious brother in Christ. Though weeping may last for a while, joy comes in the morning. We have a hope that endures, and we can stand strong in this promise, knowing nothing can ever separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord and Saviour. God comfort you in a mighty way dear Brenda😍
I am so sorry Brenda, I send my prayers to you and your family. Randy was a blessing . .
Send my Love and prays
Claudia Molt