Timothy Lyn McKinney

Timothy Lyn McKinney, 29, died Thursday, October 4, 2012 in Amarillo.

Services were held October 8, 2012, at First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Bobby Ellerbrook and Rev. Bryan Knowles, officiating. Burial followed at Rowe Cemetery in Hedley.

Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Timothy Lyn McKinney was born December 17, 1982 in Memphis, Texas to Elbert Lyn and Gina Kay Land McKinney. He was a graduate of Clarendon High School and also Amarillo Technical School earning a degree in Mechanics. Tim was a loving father, son, brother, grandson, uncle, cousin and friend. Tim enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Tim enjoyed racing his motorcycles, and won many awards for his talent, which he rode for Texas Cross Country Racing Association. Tim also enjoyed his mini truck that was sponsored by Slamboree in Dallas. He was known for his funny stories, personality, his big smile and kindness to everyone as Tim never met a stranger. Tim was loved by many and will be forever and greatly missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his great grandfather, Jiggs Land; and his grandfathers, James McKinney, Allan Ring, and George Frosch.

He is survived by his son and son’s mother, Zachery Lyn Lockhart McKinney & Faith Lockhart, both of Clarendon; his parents, Lyn and Gina McKinney, of Clarendon; sister, Mandy Burrow and husband Byron, of Clarendon; 2 nephews, Jesse and Nolan Burrow, of Clarendon; his great grandmother, Geraldine Land, of Clarendon; 2 grandmothers, Rava McKinney, of Clarendon, and Darlene Masters, of Weatherford, OK; several aunts and uncles including Edward and Connie McKinney, of McLean, Shannon and Damian Berg, of Johnston, CO, and Ron Ring, of Weatherford, OK; numerous great aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Memorials may be made to Rowe Cemetery, C/O Hedley City Hall, Hedley, Texas 79237.