Funeral services for Mr. Billy Wayne McKinney, age 81, of Hughes Springs, will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2024, at Hughes Springs Methodist Church, with Pastor Chad Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow at Hughes Springs Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. There will be a time of visitation with the family from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Billy Wayne McKinney was born January 8, 1943, in Hughes Springs, Texas to D.J. and Maudie McKinney. He passed away peacefully in his home Tuesday, June 11, 2024. He married his high school sweetheart, Linda Humphrey in 1961. They have been married for 62 years and were blessed with four boys. Billy Wayne was a Methodist, Master Mason of the Hughes Springs Masonic Lodge #671, and a member of the Hella Temple Shrine. He was the 2nd Generation owner of McKinney Food Services. Mr. McKinney was one of seven Founding Fathers of the National Independent Concessionaires Association and served as President from 1996-1997 and Director from 1993-2000 of the NICA. He received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Hughes Springs Chamber of Commerce in 1987. He was a member of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions in 1979, and later became one of the first associate members to be on the IAFE board. Billy Wayne took pride in being a loving husband, dad, granddad, and friend to many.
He was preceded in death by his parents, D.J. and Maudie McKinney; son, Tim McKinney; brother, L. Ray McKinney; sisters: Berniece Fickling and Margie Westmoreland.
Billy Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Mrs. Linda McKinney; son and daughters-in-law: Adam and Teresa McKinney, Shawn and Brandi McKinney, Ron and Peyton McKinney; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Services
Funeral Ceremony: June 14, 2024 10:00 am
Hughes Springs Methodist Church
301 Taylor Street
Hughes Springs, Texas 75656
Visitation: June 13, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Reeder-Davis Funeral Home - Hughes Springs
1213 Hanes Blvd
Hughes springs, Texas 75656
My family is so sorry for your loss and what memories I have of them at the fair in Griggsville, Illinois!! My parents Harry and Sue Gleckler thought the world of Billy and Ms Linda!! Great friendships start at the county and state fairs!!! Love to all and hugs!! Gail Gleckler Jones
Billy Wayne was a great man and friend.
Our prayers are with each of you.
So sorry. Our deepest sympathy and prayers for all the family.
Willa Padgett Sewell
Mark & Christel Reichenbach
Our thoughts and prayers are with the McKinney family.
My deepest condolences to all of Billy Wayne’s family. A fine man was lost today.
My deepest condolences to Mrs. Linda and all the family. He was such a cordial man upon my meeting him the first time years ago. For the community… this one hurts, my prayers are with you all. 💙💙💙
Linda and family, I am so very sorry to hear the news. Bill was always such a wonderful friend and personal supporter — I have great memories of being together at meetings, of popping in to say HI whenever I’d see y’all out at fairs. He always had that great smile. He was a giant in the fair industry and leaves a tremendous legacy. Please accept my sincere sympathy and that of the board and staff of the International Association of Fairs & Expositions.
Dennis Seymore
RIP. Prayers for the family
Dennis Seymore
. Prayers for the family
Dan & Becky Leimon
One of the most influential people in my life, and I know in many other lives as well. A great man. My most sincere condolences to this wonderful family
What a great man! Always smiling! ❤️ Rest in peace, Billy Wayne….💕💕💕
I’m so sorry for the loss. I know that y’all will miss him. We would love to be there for y’all but I am in a wheelchair. We will be praying for the family. Had many good times with all of you! I won my wife with corn dogs and lemonade!
Love ❤️ ya!
May God comfort you each day!
To the McKinney family, you have my family’s deepest sympathy of Mr. Billy Wayne’s passing. He was truly a great person, our community has lost a fine leader. Gloria and Brian Nation
Mr. Billy Wayne was a true patriarch in the true sense. Truly a great family man along with a great community leader. Hughes Springs has lost another true legend. I will miss his genuine handshakes and “howdy neighbor” greeting. May his soul rest in peace.
I am so sorry for your loss Ron! Prayers for your family!
Linda, so sorry to hear about Billy Wayne! Praying for you and the family.
Our prayers are with you all. Billy Wayne was a good friend to our Dad and we have such fond memories. We are so sorry for your loss.
Love, Lisa, Wade and Anna
My condolences
Always a gentleman. Always a friend. You lived a life that was a good lesson to others.
We are praying for healing for Linda
and family.