~~Robert Lee King McKinney, was born on August 20, 1946 in Myrtle, MS to James and Alberta (nee: Jackson) Mckinney.  Robert received his formal education at UCTS (Union County Training School) in New Albany, MS and Washington Park High School in Racine, WI. Robert was employed by Standard Foundry before entering the United States Marine Corps. His military service included a tour of duty in Vietnam and he was honorably discharged in 1972.  Upon his return to civilian life he became employed by American Motors Corporation in Kenosha, WI, he retired after working for 30 years.  Robert enjoyed playing the lottery (the daily game only) and meeting people.  Robert  found most of his enjoyment while entertaining his family and friends with his endless life stories which included not only his own but also of family, friends and even strangers.  He loved to make anyone around him smile. Robert departed this life on April 24, 2015 at his residence in Zion, IL.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Alberta (nee: Jackson) Adams; brother, Roscoe Smith and his first wife, Ernestine Mckinney.  He leaves to cherish his wonderful memories, his  children, Robbiya McKinney(Roderick V. Nelson), Akiya (Maurice) Cole-White, their mother, Lucille McKinney all of Zion, IL, Robert McKinney Jr and Angelique Oates of San Diego, CA; his grandchildren, Jaelen, and Tristan of Zion, IL, Norman, Manuel, Andre, Angelique and Robert Mickinney III, Roshaun, Layshaun and Deonte all of San Diego, CA; his siblings, Frank (Debra) Smith of Toledo, OH, Mabel Upchurch, Retha and Wanda Smith of Racine, WI, Doris Smith of Burlington, WI and Hope Smith of Milwaukee, WI; he is further survived by his special friends, Gladis and Jodie Moore, Kenny Tyler, Robert Williams all of Zion, IL, Virgil Bates, Precinda Cain, Lacey (Charlene) King of Racine, WI as well as a host of other loving relatives and friends. A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, May 4, 2015, 11:00am, in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home Chapel in Racine, WI.  Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10:00am until the time of the service.  ~~Formerly of Racine, WI McKinney, Robert L. Zion, IL –