William Alexander McKinney III, age 81 of Lascassas died Monday

October 30, 2023. He was a native of Charleston SC and was preceded
in death by his son, Michael Edmiston; parents, William Alexander
McKinney, Jr., and Sarah Knight; brother-in-law, Tom Woods.
Mr. McKinney was Veteran of the United States Army and served in
Vietnam. After his time in the Army, he served in the Tennessee Air
National Guard for 20 years. Along with the service to his county he was
a purchasing agent with Nissan in Smyrna.
Mr. McKinney is survived by his wife of 40 years, Charlotte McKinney.
Children; Shawn McKinney Swetmon (David), Lee Whitney McKinney,
and Traci Welchance (Scott). Siblings; Charles McKinney (Donna),
Robert "Bobby" McKinney, Susan Sain (Jerry), Sally Sweatt (David).
Grandchildren; Katherine Reese Swetmon, Zivu Lucas, Inanna Lucas,
Austen Welchance, Jameson Edmiston and Hailey Edmiston (Jacob
Lindsey). Great-grandchildren; Maria, Austen, Martalynn, Stella and
Brooks.
Bill had a zest for life. If it was fly fishing, cars, playing the guitar he
was thrilled to share his enthusiasm for his favorite past times. His
military service of over 20 years proved his great love and passion for
his country. And those who knew him well could attest to how much he
loved his cat, Mutt.
Visitation will be 4:00PM to 5:00PM Saturday at Woodfin Memorial
Chapel. Funeral service with Military Honors at 5:00PM Saturday at
Woodfin Memorial Chapel. www.woodfinchapel.com
Donations can be made to The American Diabetes Associates in his
memory.