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[Update: October 4, 2021 3:25pm]
A memorial service for Charlie is scheduled for Saturday, December 11, from 1:00 to 3:00PM at the Velasco Community House in Freeport, 110 Skinner St - Freeport.
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December 17, 1951 – August 26, 2021
Charles Robert McKinney, 69, of Lake Jackson, Texas, died Thursday, August 26, 2021. He was born December 17, 1951, in Houston, Texas, to the late Bob and Charlene McKinney and became a resident of Lake Jackson, in 1952. Charlie was a third great-grandson of Collin McKinney, the oldest signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
He graduated from Brazosport High School and Southwest Texas State University with a BBA in marketing and was a member of Theta Xi fraternity. At various times of his life, Charlie worked at Bennett and Elbert Insurance, McKinney Shell Service (owner), Leo Martin Chevrolet, and as a courier for The Brazosport Facts. He was also a Lake Jackson City Councilman for a couple of years.
Charlie loved his children and had many lifelong friends. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and Houston Astros and other sports games (many with son Collin). In 1980, he sustained smoke inhalation injuries in the MGM fire in Las Vegas, NV, while on business and missed attending a Dallas Cowboys game with his family!
He is survived by son, Collin McKinney, of Lake Jackson; daughter, Catherine Adams (husband , Laramie), of Woodway, Texas; daughter, Caroline McKinney, of McLean, Virginia; granddaughter, Louisa Adams; grandson, Thomas Adams; sister, Elise Steele (husband Eddie); niece, Jaclyn Myers; nephew, Mark Steele (wife , Kara), and great-nieces Alyssa Myers and Kyla Steele.
A memoriaI service will be held at a later date. If interested, contributions in Charlie’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.
December 17, 1951 –August 26, 2021
Charles Robert McKinney, 69, of Lake Jackson, Texas, died Thursday, August 26, 2021. He was born December 17, 1951, in Houston, Texas, to the late Bob and Charlene McKinney and became a resident of Lake Jackson, in 1952. Charlie was a third great-grandson of Collin McKinney, the oldest signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
He graduated from Brazosport High School and Southwest Texas State University with a BBA in marketing and was a member of Theta Xi fraternity. At various times of his life, Charlie worked at Bennett and Elbert Insurance, McKinney Shell Service (owner), Leo Martin Chevrolet, and as a courier for The Brazosport Facts. He was also a Lake Jackson City Councilman for a couple of years.
Charlie loved his children and had many lifelong friends. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and Houston Astros and other sports games (many with son Collin). In 1980, he sustained smoke inhalation injuries in the MGM fire in Las Vegas, NV, while on business and missed attending a Dallas Cowboys game with his family!
He is survived by son, Collin McKinney, of Lake Jackson; daughter, Catherine Adams (husband , Laramie), of Woodway, Texas; daughter, Caroline McKinney, of McLean, Virginia; granddaughter, Louisa Adams; grandson, Thomas Adams; sister, Elise Steele (husband Eddie); niece, Jaclyn Myers; nephew, Mark Steele (wife , Kara), and great-nieces Alyssa Myers and Kyla Steele.
A memoriaI service will be held at a later date. If interested, contributions in Charlie’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Carla Yates (Funderburg)
I was very sad to hear about Charlie's passing. Prayers and deepest condolences to all of his loved ones during this difficult time.
Melinda Oelfke
Charlie McKinney will certainly be missed by all those who cared about him. Our families went to church together since we were babies. As we grew older, Charlie and I discovered that whatever activities that took place in Lake Jackson on a Saturday night was known by everyone's parents on Sunday morning! That is how a small town works. So when I received a message from a mutual friend on Friday about Charlie's passing, I thanked God for our small town and the life lessons we learned. I rejoice that Charlie is no longer in pain and because of his profession of faith has joined his loved ones and friends in Heaven. Thanks for the great memories Charlie! ♥️♥️
Mark Freeman
Will miss Charlie but will always see him and hear that unique voice of his.