Charles Elmer "Mack" McKinney

Charles Elmer “Mack” McKinney, 93, of Sykesville, MD, died November 3, 2025 at Northwest Hospital BridgingLife Hospice in Randallstown. Born June 23, 1932, in Glade Springs, VA, raised in Bakersville, NC, he was the son of the late Frank Parson and Margaret (Eda) McKinney. Charles was the devoted husband of the late Olive L. McKinney, nee Snyder for 50 years.

Charles worked for Asplundh Tree Expert Company for 38 years and retired in 1987. He was an avid football fan, his favorite NFL team was the New York Giants. He enjoyed hunting, and taking meticulous care of his vegetable garden. A gifted musician, he played mandolin, enjoyed gospel music, and was an active member of his church’s band.

Surviving are daughter, Donna Shorb; son, Charles H. McKinney; sister-in-law, Frances Cooper; niece, Brenda Haschert; siblings, Tillie McKinney, and Weis McKinney; a very special nephew, Rich McKinney; granddaughters, Amanda McKinney, and Katelyn Shorb and fiancé Zach Huesman; and grandson, Kory Shorb and wife Jessica. Charles' sister-in-law, Frances McKinney Cooper was his caregiver for many years. Charles is predeceased by his brothers, Jay, Bob, Doug, John, and Burk; and grandson, Eric McKinney.

Services will be Private.

Funeral arrangements made by Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, P.A., Westminster.