Principal, Educator and Leader of Men, died on Wednesday August 19th and 4:45 pm. Born 12-9-1934 was preceded in death by his bride of 54 years, Roy Lee McKinley. He leaves behind two Children Edward Arnold McKinley and Tanya Lenette McKinley of Atlanta Ga.

Big Daddy was grandpa to Kami Alana McKinley, Kara McKinley from Camille Louise McKinley; Jacquez Curry, Brittany Curry from Dhelia Mashon McKinley along with a host of niece's nephews' brother and sister n Law. "Eddie" shared 4 brothers and 3 sisters to the union of James and Vivian McKinley.  All deceased except his youngest sister, Mamie Clark, of Herald California.

Dad was the Principal of Molo Middle Magnet for nearly 30 years where he received many wards and served on Many Boards, such as National Educator Association, President Calcasieu Principals associations, Principle of the year award and many others.  Big Daddy always had time to listen and offer words of wisdom, even if you think you didn't need it.  He will be missed by many as he was a Real Christian Man not watered down with an uncompromising spirit.

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