William Gale McKinney

William Gale McKinney, Jr., age 86 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on January 6, 2021. He was born in Denver, CO on May 12, 1934. William retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving his country for twenty-two years. He worked at Ingalls Shipyard as a warehouse supervisor for twenty years. William was a lifetime member of Gautier VFW Post 2132. He was a member of Crossroads Church in Ocean Springs. William enjoyed his time with his family traveling and cruising. He was an avid reader. William was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty J. McKinney; and his parents, William Sr. and Katherine McKinney. He is survived by his wife, Mary McKinney; daughter, Gail (John) Shemwell of Vancleave; sons, William (Loretta) McKinney of Madison, AL, Paul R. (Susan) McKinney of Albertville, AL, and James K. McKinney of Ocean Springs; seven grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations be made to VFW Post 2132, Gautier, MS. A visitation will be held from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm with a service at 12:30 pm on Monday, January 11, 2021 all at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs, MS. Burial will be at Biloxi National Cemetery.