Robert H. "Bob" McKinney

Feb 5, 1943 - Jun 28th, 2021

Birth Date: Feb 5, 1943
Death Date: Jun 28, 2021
Funeral Date: Jul 7, 2021, 11:00 am
Location: Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church
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Biography: Robert H. "Bob" McKinney of Little Rock passed from this life on June 28, 2021. Bob was born on February 5, 1943, in Little Rock. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Elizabeth McKinney, his stepmother Ernestine McKinney, brother James McKinney, and grandson Eric Marshall.

Bob is survived by his wife, Georgann and children, Russ McKinney (Sharon), Michael McKinney (Amanda), Kim McDade, Holly McDade (Jim Ramer), and Richard McDade (Roxanna), stepbrother; John W. Henderson (Elizabeth), granddaughters; Isabella Balas and Audrey Ramer, close relatives; Marcia and John Diracles, Blake McKinney, and Melissa Ripley.

Bob was a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and was inducted into the Arkansas Academy of Electrical Engineers. His career with Southwestern Bell Engineering and ABII took him to Iran and China. He also served in the Arkansas Army National Guard.

Bob’s love of canoeing, running, nature, and scouting began as a child. He became an Eagle Scout, assistant leader of Troop 59 and the Pulaski Chapter of The Ozark Society.

He loved worldwide travel and spent much of his retirement traveling to Italy with Georgann.

Funeral services will be held on July 7, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, Little Rock, AR. Visitation will be held Tuesday July 6, 2021, 5 to 7 p.m. at Ruebel Funeral Home in Little Rock.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pulaski Chapter of The Ozark Society, P.O. Box 2914, Little Rock, AR 72203 or Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of RuebelFuneralHome.com

Condolences(07)

robert hanle

Jul 5th, 2021 4:10 pm

WOW, I am so sorry to hear of Bob's death. What a great guy, and great couple he and Georgann were. My wife, Robin (who died in March of 2019) and I surely did like him. I spent many hours swimming laps in the pool next to him at LRAC. He was so much fun on the roads and trails, running and hiking. He will be missed.

Bo Plyler

Jul 1st, 2021 2:03 pm

Georgian & family,
So saddening to learn of Bob’s passing. I enjoyed many mornings of coffee and donuts with the guys at the old Shipley’s on Cantrell and will miss seeing him as one of the regulars at El Porton. My prayers are for your peace and comfort.

Bo

Steve Heye

Jul 1st, 2021 12:57 pm

It was a pleasure to know Bob through the Ozark Society. You could tell that he always enjoyed being in the outdoors and sharing his experience with others.

Don & Marcelle Castleberry

Jul 1st, 2021 10:49 am

We send our deepest sympathy to Georgian and family. Bob was a valued friend, and supporter of environmental protection and an avid supporter of nature in our ‘natural state’ , we will miss him.

Roberta Harshaw

Jul 1st, 2021 2:24 am

Mrs. McKinney I worked for Bob McKinney as secretary at SWB in the 90's. He was a good boss. I pray God will continue to give you and the other love ones of Mr. McKinney strength and peace during this time.
God bless you.
Roberta Harshaw

Jon Lucas

Jun 30th, 2021 9:50 pm

I shared several running trips with Bob. He was a friendly guy and I always enjoyed talking to him. I am going to miss him. RIP

Sandi Brown

Jun 30th, 2021 6:04 pm

He was a great friend and will be missed .

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