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Official Obituary of

Lew A McKinney, Sr.

July 26, 1941 ~ June 23, 2019 (age 77) 77 Years Old

Lew McKinney, Sr. Obituary

Lew A. McKinney, Sr., age 77, of Altoona, died Sunday morning, June 23, 2019, at Altoona Center for Nursing Care, Altoona. He was born July 26, 1941 in Tyrone, a son of the late James A. McKinney and Inez (Frye) Woodring.

Survived by five children: Faith McKinney, Beverly McKinney, Lew A. McKinney, Jr., Sheila Mort, and Max McKinney; three siblings: Ann Taylor, Pat Claar and Joseph Woodring; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Among Lew's survivors are his special caregivers: a granddaughter Amanda Himes, a nephew Stephen Port and a niece Jessica Clapper.

He was preceded in death by two sisters: Inez Miner and Rella Lardieri, and four brothers: Charles McKinnery, Derwood Claar, Kenneth Frye and James McKinney.

Lew was a graduate of Williamsburg High School. He was a US Army veteran. He worked on the railroad for several years, then moved to Florida, where he worked in construction.

There will be no viewing. A memorial service will be held at a later date, to be announced.

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