Donald "Buddy" McKinney

GREENSBORO – Donald “Buddy” McKinney, 87, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Harmony at Greensboro Assisted Living. Buddy was born on January 15, 1937 in Rockingham County to Albert and Annie Dawson McKinney. Buddy paid his way through school at North Carolina State University, where he never missed a day of attendance. For over forty years, he worked as an Electrical Engineer. He loved sports, especially his beloved NC State basketball team.

Buddy gained many wonderful experiences through his love of travelling. The apple of Buddy’s eye was his children and grandchildren. The one and only true love of his life was his beautiful wife, Sandra. Buddy proved his undying devotion to her by being her primary caregiver later in life as she suffered from Alzheimer's.

 In addition to his parents, Buddy was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra McKinney; two brothers, Joseph and Kenneth McKinney; and a sister, Jacqueline.

 Surviving are his son, Anthony McKinney (Beth); his daughter, Tammy Reid   (David); and four grandchildren, Travis (Katie) of Charlotte; Ian of Taoyuam, Taiwan; Liam of Sheboygan, WI; and Keely of Fort Lauderdale, FL.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Union Grove Baptist Church in Oak Ridge with Rev. Steve Roberson officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. in The Arbor. A private entombment will be held on Monday.

Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel is assisting the family.