Jerry L. Mckinney

Jerry L. McKinney, age 80, of Matteson, Illinois, passed away peacefully June 10, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Carol J. McKinney nee Lindeman. Loving father of Shawn McKinney, Deborah (Steven) Ruffolo, and the late Michael (late Michelle) McKinney. Cherished grandfather of Matthew, Michael, Nicholas, and Samuel. Dear brother of Tommy McKinney. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Jerry was a U.S. Army veteran. He retired after 41 years of service at Ford Motor Company. He was the mascot for Boy Scout Troop 100 at the Feast of the Hunter’s Moon. He will be dearly missed by many.
Visitation Saturday, June 15, 2019 from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Smits Funeral Homes – Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd., Steger, IL. Interment will be held privately. For more information, please call 708 755-6100 or visit www.SMITSFH.com.