George Edward Mckinnis

G. Edward McKinnis, 83, of Ottawa, Kansas died on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas. He was the son of George McKinnis and Irene (Foster) McKinnis . He was born on Saturday, May 23, 1925, in Rosedale, Kansas. RESIDENCE HISTORY: He grew up in Springfield, Missouri in the Grandview area. In 1954 he moved to Girard and to Ottawa in 1966. EDUCATION: Edward graduated from high school in Springfield, Missouri with the class of 1943. He also attended Southern Missouri State University for two years. OCCUPATION & BUSINESS: He was owner and operator of T. & W. Refrigeration and Heating from 1966 until his retirement in 2003. GOVERNMENT SERVICE: Edward served his country in the United States Coast Guard from May 1943 until April 1946 attaining the rank of Seaman First Class. MEMBERSHIPS: He was a member of Ottawa Lodge #18 A. F. & A. M. and the Franklin County Shrine Club. MARRIAGE: On April 21, 1946 Edward was united in marriage with Mary E. Thompson at New York, New York. She survives of their home. SERVICES: Private family services will be held at a later date. CEMETERY: Girard Cemetery. MEMORIALS: Condolences may be e-mailed to the family through dengelmortuary@sbcglobal.net. Survivors include: Wife-Mary E. (Thompson) McKinnis of Ottawa, Kan. Daughter-Lynne Griffith of Ottawa, Kan. Daughter-Nancy and her husband, Tim Mell of Ottawa, Kan. Granddaughter-Kayla Mell of Ottawa, Kan. Grandson-Douglas Thompson of Galion, Ohio Granddaughter-Deborah McDaniel of Jacksonville, Fla. Great Grandson-Adam Tomberlin Great Grandson-Nicholas Schrader Great Granddaughter-Amanda Schrader Great Granddaughter-Kylie Thompson He was preceded in Death by: Father-George Edward McKinnis, Sr. Mother-Irene (Foster) McKinnis Son-Clinton McKinnis Brother-Roger McKinnis Sister-Melba Jackson