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William C. McKinsey, 49
July 06, 2014
William C. McKinsey, of Landisville, age 49, born October 21, 1964, died on Sunday, July 6, 2014. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Colin W. McKinsey, husband of Patricia, Lancaster, and Sandra L. (Schulz) McKinsey-Marks, wife of George, Landisville/Harrisburg.
Bill was a re-con and auto detailing specialist. He was an artist who worked with the media of colored pencils, crayons, and pilot pens drawing animals and birds. Bill liked the outdoors, and enjoyed fishing and feeding birds and butterflies. Known as Bicycle Bill in the Landisville area, he was known for riding his bike around town and having his metal detector with him. He was a good story teller and everyone enjoyed listening to the stories he shared.
In addition to his parents, Bill is survived by a daughter, Tasha McKinsey of Willow Street, son Joshua Snyder-McKinsey of Smithville, PA, sister Pamala J. Livengood, wife of Michael, of Manheim, two grandchildren, a nephew Colin and a niece Haley. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Richard E. and Janet E. Schulz, and paternal grandmother Mary Kline.
A Memorial Service will be held at 7:30PM on Monday, July 14, 2014 at Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 with Rev. Mark Thiboldeaux officiating. A visitation with the family will take place the hour before the service from 6:30PM to 7:30PM.
Memorial Contributions in Bill’s memory may be made to Amos Herr Dream Park, C/o East Hempfield Township, 1700 Nissley Rd, P.O. Box 128, Landisville, PA 17538 (Dream Park in memo line).
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October 07, 2014
Hey Bill…
I’m sorry I wasn’t here when this happened.. I think about your kindness, you showed me.. How you always showed my daughter and me the new things you found with your metal decetor. Thank you for helping my dad using you metal detector to find the divider polls in the yard. I always talked to you at turkey hill and around landisville. I will never forget your smile and your happines to see Miss Scarlet Marie and how kinda and nice and caring you are.. I’m sad your no longer with us and I miss you Bill.. You truley touched peoples lives and that is a blessing.. You are loved and missed so much.. God bless..
Love, Ashley, Tom, And Little Miss Scarlet Marie Shirk..
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July 16, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Bill. You are in my thoughts & prayers!
Debbie Garner
July 15, 2014
Sandy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was a very unique person and he will be greatly missed. My family all send their condolences Faye Parks
July 15, 2014
Sandy, my heart aches for your family. I didn’t know Bill, but you shared his beautiful artwork once. I’m so sorry for your loss. Karen Donovan
July 14, 2014
Bill it has been along time we went to school together and hung out as we were growing up. I remember the sleep overs at each others houses all the time I got worg today of your passing and was shocked may you rest in peace..Bruce P Wissler
July 14, 2014
Billy, You came into our lives much sooner than we expected you to & you have left our lives much too soon. We will never forget you & will cherish the moments that we spent with you. You lived a life of struggles but seemed to always make the best of it. I want to thank you for the drawings you did for me & my friend, & for the many phone calls. It was always a pleasure to spend time with you on the phone. I will miss your calls. now that you were, and are, always loved & will be missed tremendously. Enjoy being with with Gram & Poppy. We will see you again! Love, Aunt Darlene
July 14, 2014
Sandy & family, Please know that you all have been in our hearts & in our prayers. Billy will be greatly missed by all of us, but will remain in our hearts till eternity. I’m sure Gram & Poppy were waiting to greet him as he entered Heaven, & are rejoicing in their reunion. If there is anything any of us can do, please just give us a call. Love, Darlene & Ray
July 14, 2014
billy i loved hearing all your stories and enjoyed learning about the things you found.You will be missed by many in landisville ecspecialy the people at turkey hill!have fun in heaven
July 13, 2014
Sandy, my thoughts and prayers are with you, and my deepest Sympathies go out to the family.
Pat Kline
July 12, 2014
Dear Sandy,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Glenn Carpenter
July 11, 2014
Gram was my best friend, and she always spoke so lovingly about her Grandbabies. I only knew Billy as a youngster, he was quite a character, so full of mischief. I am sure that Mary was waiting for him with open arms…So sorry for your loss. Diane Romano
July 11, 2014
Billy-
You had a way to bring a smile on everyones face. No matter the time between when we spoke, you always made it seem like a day wasn’t missed. Some of my earliest and best memories of Gram always included you. May you Rest in Peace
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- Monday, July 14, 2014
- 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
- 3110 Lititz Pike
- Lititz, PA 17543
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