Edward R. McKinney, Sr.
An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting in Clinton County and fishing wherever he could find water.
A celebration of life service will be held at the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc. 519 Walnut St. Columbia PA on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Visitation one hour prior to the service.
Edward R. McKinney Sr., 48 of Wrightsville, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Crystal Bechtold McKinney with whom he was married 22 years. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Paul T. and the late Janet Devonshire McKinney.
Ed worked for Asplundh Tree Services for over 15 years of service, where he worked as a General Foreman. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting in Clinton County and fishing wherever he could find water. A self-taught mechanic, he enjoyed working on street rods and watching NASCAR with Dale Sr. his favorite driver. Ed celebrated 10 years of sobriety on January 3, 2024! If you or your love one is struggling with an addiction, please reach out to 800-622-HELP (4357).
In addition to his wife are his children, Emily P. Vargas (Esteban); Edward R. McKinney, Jr. (Taylor); his faithful and closest friend, James Buffenmyer (Jenn); sibling Tommy McKinney (Jamie); nephew, Eric (Tammy) niece, Jess; along with several great nieces and great nephew; aunts and uncles; his canine boys, Ollie and Henry and his grand kitties, Harley and Odi.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law, Richard “Rick” Bechtold II.
A celebration of life service will be held at the Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc. 519 Walnut St. Columbia PA on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Ed’s Go Fund Me page: https://gofundme.me/39bbf9a8, Ed’s Celebration of Life; or Ed’s apparel fundraiser page: https://store.travelchamps.com/eds_journey/shop/home.
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