Daniel S. McKinney

January 15, 1954 - September 28, 2016

Daniel Steven McKinney, 62, of Mullens passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at his residence. Born January 15, 1954 at Mullens, he was the son of Shirley Reitz McKinney of Basin and the late Clayton McKinney of Basin. Steve was a former coal miner and a member of UMWA. In his leisure he was an avid outdoorsman he especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is a lifelong member of Basin and Mullens communities. In addition to his father, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Lois McKinney. Steve was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Those left to cherish his memory include a daughter, Michelle McKinney and her companion, Robert Stafford, Jr. of Oceana; one granddaughter, Christina Lester of Princeton; one grandson, Christopher McKinney Shrewsbury of Flat Top; two sisters, Sandra Frost of Newark, OH and Kathy Webb of Union; and a host of nieces and nephews. Services will be 12 Noon, Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gilbert Dodson officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. Friends may call one hour prior to services Tuesday at the funeral home. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. For those considering an expression of sympathy the family requests contributions be made to help defray unexpected expenses to Tankersley Funeral Home, 102 Moran Avenue, Mullens, WV 25882. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com. The family of Daniel McKinney is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens.