Arthur “Art” McKinnies
Arthur “Art” McKinnies passed away at the age of 84. He graduated from Wadesville High School in 1959.
Art worked in carpentry early in life before joining Fuhrer-Ford Milling Company in Mt. Vernon. He later spent 32 years at the Farm Bureau, now CountryMark Oil Refinery, in Mt. Vernon, where he worked as a laboratory technician and maintenance foreman before retiring in 1996.
Art was a longtime member of Mt. Zion General Baptist Church in Wadesville, where he served in many roles including deacon, Sunday school teacher, youth leader, trustee, and song leader. He also volunteered with Thy Word Network, Habitat for Humanity, and spent time visiting residents at Harmonie Healthcare.
Art enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, woodworking, and spending time with family. He especially loved attending the sporting and school events of his children and grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 Tuesday morning, March 17, at Mt. Zion General Baptist Church in Wadesville, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 3:00 until 7:00 at Schneider Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, and Tuesday from 9:00 until service time at the church for Arthur “Art” McKinnies.
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