Herbert L. "Tub" McKinney, Jr.

November 18, 1938 - July 28, 2014

Bud - Herbert Lee McKinney, Jr., known simply as "Tub" to his friends and family, passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2014. He died at his favorite place to be (his childhood home on Spiders Ridge) in Wyoming County. He was born November 18, 1938 on the same Homestead to the Late Herbert Lee McKinney, Sr. and the Late Vallie Marie Ellis McKinney. Being the last member of his immediate family, he was preceded in death by three sisters: Ellen Folden, Nina Webb, Lelah Canada and one brother, Robert Bailey. Tub proudly served his country as a paratrooper in the US Army 101st Airbourne "Screaming Eagles." Mr. McKinney retired from the Wyoming County Board of Education, driving a school bus in the Herndon area for 30 years. Working two jobs the majority of his life, he was also a Wyoming County Constable, Wyoming County Deputy Sheriff, Mullens City Police Officer, and Chief of Police. He also worked security for Pittson Coal Co., Ranger Fuel, and Benefuels. Those left to celebrate his life is his loving wife of almost 54 years, Patricia Ann Altizer McKinney of Bud, three children, Jeffrey Allen McKinney and wife Brenda of Pembroke, VA, Rhonda Lee McKinney Adkins and husband Greg of Crab Orchard, and Eric Todd McKinney and wife Barbara of Grandview. Six grandchildren, Jared Adkins, Amber McKinney, Summer Adkins, Brittany Adkins, Caleb McKinney, Joshua McKinney and a host of loving immediate and extended family, friends, and neighbors, too numerous to name. When his health would permit, Tub enjoyed attending Bud Baptist Church with his church family and friends. He also was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved to joke and bring a smile to your face. He was loved by all who knew him and will be dearly missed. Services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 1, 2014 at the Bud Baptist Church, Bud with Rev. Tom Lusk officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton. Friends may call Thursday from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the church and one hour prior to services Friday at the church. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the West Virginia National Guard Army Honor Guard. The family sincerely appreciates all the love, kindness, and support shown by Dr. Hurd and his staff at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital and the staff at Raleigh Regional Cancer Center. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com The family of "Tub" McKinney is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens.