Funeral services were held on 12/01/2022 at 38th Street Church of Crist Fellowship Hall, with a burial following at Cypress View Mausoleum. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary.
Lee Amos McKinley was born in Longview, Texas, on April 8, 1930, to Matthew and Viola McKinley. Lee was the last of seven siblings. Lee’s wife of 56 years, Geneva McKinley, preceded him in death. Lee moved to San Diego, CA, in 1955 to pursue employment opportunities. He was employed by Rohr Industries as a mechanic and retired after 30 years of employment. Lee was the family mechanic and could do a simple oil change or something as complicated as rebuilding an engine.
Lee was baptized into Christ at the 38th St Church of Christ and remained a faithful member. He received his greatest joy as the leader of the Door Knocking Ministry. He believed this was the most important aspect of evangelism.
Lee and his late wife, Geneva McKinley, opened their home to many foster children, and they loved them like their own. Lee’s priorities were God first and then family. Lee loved having weekly family outings. Lee’s philosophy was, “If my kids are not allowed, then it’s not a place for me.” Lee and Geneva enjoyed bowling together in various leagues around San Diego. Lee never could beat Geneva at bowling.
Lee McKinley went home to be with the Lord on November 12, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva McKinley, son Johnny McKinley, and grandson Michael James. He leaves behind his daughter Shirley James; daughter-in-law Helen McKinley; grandson Raymond James; granddaughter Johnna Taylor; great-grandchildren Tiana, Rainisha, Aliyah, and Ramsess; great-great-grandchildren Aniyah, Alina, Carmen, and Camryn, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
