Timothy Edward McKinney, born January 2, 1953, passed away May 21, 2012 at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

Tim was a retired hairdresser with over 30 years of experience. His clients wouldn't let any other hairdressers touch their hair.

He leaves behind to grieve his mother, Genevieve "MeeMaw" McKinney; sisters, Paula Casto (C.D.), Linda Dale Freeman (Ronnie); nieces Michelle Winters, Shelly Douglas (Johnnie); nephew, Michael Chapman; and great nieces and nephews, that loved Uncle Tim, Emily and Rachel Chapman, Adam and Andrew Guthrie.

Letter from Mom to Tim: I loved you when you were born, with black curly hair and weighing 10 ½ pounds. I loved you while you were a sinner, and dearly loved you when you became a Christian and attended Roxalana Gospel Tabernacle with us. I loved you in death and will see you in Heaven, my precious child.

Letter from sister, Linda: Tim and I shared a special bond. We were biological brother and sister and brother and sister in Christ. We laughed, shopped, and went many places together. We shared the same pew at church. I'll see you in heaven my bubby.

Letter from sister Paula: Tim, you were the baby of our family. No matter how old you were I miss you so much and my love for you will never lessen.

A service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, May 25, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar with Pastor Tom Price officiating. Entombment will follow at Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar.

Friends may call two hours prior to service at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Roxalana Gospel Tabernacle building fund.