Bob Rush McKay, 76, of Chatsworth, Georgia, formerly of Clinton, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019. Born May 23, 1942, in Shirley, Arkansas, to the late John David “Jed” McKay and Ina Williams McKay. Bob was a Tufting Mechanic for Aladdin/Mohawk Mills in Dalton, Georgia. He also served as Deputy Sheriff for Van Buren and Stone Counties, security officer, carpenter and cattleman. He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church and loved hog hunting.
Left to Cherish his memory are his wife Lou Ann Isom McKay; children, Bobby Rex McKay and wife Judi of Shirley, Arkansas, Shelby Dean McKay of Shirley, Arkansas, Dax Louis McKay of Chatsworth, Georgia; siblings, Mary Davis of Cord, Arkansas; sister-in-law, Mary McKay of Maumelle, Arkansas; grandchildren, Greg (Amanda) McKay, Keith(Allison) McKay, Ashley(Chase)Simonton, Lucas(Tara) McKay, Kaycee McKay- Blakeley, Kristen McKay, Deanna Jewels McKay; Nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, friends and other family members.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Doris Jean Banks- Kelly, Norma Ruth Bates- Cato, Willie Edward McKay, John A. McKay, Mozelle McKay, Alla May McKay and 2 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 13, 2019, 1:00 p.m. in the Clinton Funeral Service Chapel, with services following at 2:00 p.m. with Brother Bobby Bowers officiating. Burial will follow at the Davis Special Cemetery.
Pall Bearers are Greg McKay, Keith McKay, Lucas McKay, Chad Isom, Chris Isom, Trey Cartwright, Kenneth Maxey.
Arrangements entrusted to Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Bob McKay’s Book of Memories, please go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.