Alan Joseph McKinney

Alan Joseph McKinney, 61, of Taylorville, IL died at 6:30 am Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at the Illiana VA Hospital, Danville, IL.

He was born January 16, 1950 in Taylorville, IL the son of LaVerne H. and Josephine Dalpoas McKinney. On April 12, 1972 he married Jenney Boeyink McKinney in Springfield, IL. Alan was an Army Veteran serving in Germany during the Viet Nam War. Mr. McKinney had been employed at Peabody Coal Company Mine #10 until it closed. Alan enjoyed NASCAR racing, riding his Harley, and restoring antique autos.

Surviving are his wife, Jenney McKinney of Taylorville; Mother, Josephine "China" McKinney of Taylorville; Son: Anthony J. (AJ) McKinney and wife Melinda and grandchildren: Kyler Mink, Millenia Mink, Keeley Mink and Jaron Mink all of Taylorville. He was preceded in death by his father, Laverne McKinney and brother, Donald McKinney.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, September 16, 2011 at McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville with Fr. Dan Willenborg officiating. Burial with military honors will be held in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services in the funeral home on Friday.

Memorials may be made to the McKinney Family for later disbribution.