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Ed McKinney, age 89, of Johnson City, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness. A native of Beckley West Virginia, he was a son of the late Dallas and LaVerne Hurt McKinney. Mr. McKinney was a member of First Christian Church of Johnson City where he was also a member of the Mr. and Mrs. Sunday School Class. He was a Korean War Veteran serving in the United States Army. Mr. McKinney managed the Chevron service station for over 37 years. In addition to her parents, Mr. McKinney was preceded in death by his wife, Sonia Cain McKinney; Sister and brother-in-law, Dr. Edna Graff and Otto Graff; brother, Jack McKinney; niece, Trisha Calhoun Survivors include a sister, Ruth McGregor and husband Tom; nephews, Ray Graff and wife Lisa, Mike McKinney; Grand Nephew, Nicholas Graff. Extended family, Dr. Forest Lang and wife Carol and family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Appalachian Christian Camp, 512 Cross Circle, Unicoi, Tennessee, 37692, or Milligan College, P.O Box 750, Milligan College, TN 37682. The memorial service for Mr. McKinney will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, February 24, 2018 in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Dr. Gene Wiggenton officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 2:30 until 3:00 P.M. in the East Parlor of the funeral home. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.appfh.net. Appalachian Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 800 E. Watauga Ave., Johnson City, Tennessee is serving the McKinney Family. Order Flowers Service DetailsSaturday, February 24th, 2018 3:00pm, Appalachian Funeral Home- East ChapelRead Obituary