Clayton Charles McKinney, 89, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at his residence. He is survived by his devoted wife of 68 years, Dorothy McKinney, his son Randall McKinney and daughter-in-law Melinda, as well as his grandchildren Clay McKinney and Julia McKinney, and great-granddaughter Darby McKinney.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Elkins Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at 1 PM at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that condolences be left at www.elkinsfuneralhome.com. Clayton will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

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