Joseph William McKinney, 42, of Port Orange, FL., died peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Joe was born June 14, 1977 in Orlando, FL and lived in Port Orange, FL most of his life. He was a former resident of Ocala, FL. Joe graduated from Spruce Creek High School in 1995. He was employed as a manager of North Turn Bar and Grill and was a Baseball and Cross-Country Coach. Most recently coaching the Hard Ninety Baseball travel team and New Smyrna Beach High School Cross Country. Joe had a passion for coaching and helping kids, even though he didn’t have children of his own. Joe enjoyed making a difference and touched many people’s lives.
Joey is survived by his mother, Deleta “Dee” Holland Glover and stepfather, Barry of Port Orange, FL., his father, Joseph R. McKinney and stepmother, Shirley of Sanford, FL., 3 Sisters – Tricia L. McKinney and partner, Michael Turner, Tara Bobelak and husband, Brandon of Port Orange, FL., and Kristina L. Glover of Daytona Beach, FL, 4 Stepsiblings, Felicia W. Wilks of Ocala, FL., Russell “Rocky” Wheeler of Jacksonville, FL., Michael Glover of Fayettville, N.C. and Stacy Holland of Mary Esther, FL., his Paternal Grandmother – Patricia McKinney of Ocala, FL, several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his Maternal Grandparents –
William Holland and Louise Holland and Paternal Grandfather – Derward McKinney.
A Celebration of Joey’s life will be celebrated on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 3:00pm at All Children Park Ball Fields, 481 Central Park Blvd. Port Orange, FL 32127 Family requests people in attendance please wear gator blue and orange attire.
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Very nice! Thank you
Sending my deepest condolences to his family. So sorry to hear of the loss of your son/step-son/brother/grandson. May you find peace in the many warm memories you have of him during his short life.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know Joey will be deeply missed by his mother and family and the many lives he has touched. My prayers are with you.
Tricia, Tara, and the rest of the family-
You are all in my thoughts. I will be out of town and am unable to attend Joey’s celebration of life. However, I know he will be greatly missed and will leave a lasting impact on all of those whose lives he touched.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Joey is in God’s hands.