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R.I.P. Gene Mckinley

Dec 12, 2023, 06:52 PM

Sorry to have to report the passing of Gene "yellowbird2002" McKinley. Gene's was the yellow '02 at the Black Hills and Shipshewana events. He would have been 92 in two weeks.

https://www.springervoorhisdraper.co...-gene-mckinley

This is Gene when his wife wasn't looking...

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Dec 12, 2023, 07:29 PM

Nice guy for sure. Much sympathy for the family. RiP Gene.

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Dec 12, 2023, 08:25 PM

Our prayers are with the family

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Dec 13, 2023, 04:28 AM

Really nice guy..RIP
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Dec 13, 2023, 09:34 AM

Never had the pleasure of meeting in person but he was obviously very well loved judging by the outpouring of support on his obituary. RIP
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Dec 13, 2023, 10:19 AM

Sorry to this he was an original member of TBN and a nice guy,

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Dec 13, 2023, 12:35 PM

RIP Gene. Sad to see a long term TBNer pass away. Sincere condolences to Gene's family and friends.

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