William McKinley "Rusty" was born March 4,
1925 in Bluefield, West Virginia to Robert
and Martha Edmonds. He had two siblings, a
brother Clifford and a sister Helen. All of
whom preceded him in death.
McKinley accepted Christ at a very early age.
William Mckinley relocated to Chicago in
1946 and this where he met the woman who
will become his wife. McKinley and Eloise (Medlock) married September
16, 1947. To this union eight children were conceived. McKinley and
Eloise were married 55 years until the Lord called her home in 2001.
McKinley retired in 1990 from Medline Medical Supply Company.
Since retiring Mckinley has enjoyed going to festivals, cultural centers,
museums, the yearly car show, etc. He loved taking pictures and
sports. He was a true home-team fan. He enjoyed music especially blues
and jazz. Mckinley had a passion for reading. He would always say
"you needed to learn beyond what was taught in school." His favorite
foods were Pinto Beans, Cherry Pie and Pepsis Cola.
McKinley leaves to cherish his precious memory eight children: Trianna
Louise, Michael Dennis (Connie) of Lawrenceville,GA, Jeffrey Leon,
Valarie Ann, Carolyn Arnice, Debra Maria (preceded him in death),
Robert McKinley (Linda) of Las Vegas, NV and Sherri Regina; 17 grand-
children, 25 great grandchildren, 2 great- great grandchildren and a
host of nieces, nephews, (special Ruby Johnson) Columbus, Ohio and
other relatives and friends.