David B. McKinney

David B. McKinney, 65, passed peacefully in his favorite recliner at home surrounded by family on May 1, 2021, following a brave battle with renal cell carcinoma. He was born in Big Spring, Texas, on July 26, 1955, to Carroll and Betty McKinney. He graduated from Central Missouri State University where he met Cheryl Melton on a blind date and married her six months later in June 1977. It was then he began his lifelong career in insurance where he loved mentoring and building relationships with colleagues and clients. He retired from IMA Financial Group after 27 years. David was passionate about touching the lives of others and spreading the gospel of Christ by meeting practical needs with ministries such as the Westside Good Neighbor Center in Wichita, KS; Mission Arlington in Arlington, TX, and Casas por Cristo in Mexico. He enjoyed the beauty of nature whether it be through hiking, landscaping, or outdoor projects. David was a creative storyteller and authored 3 books. He enjoyed watching sports and was a lifelong fan of the Dallas Cowboys. Of all the things he enjoyed, he would most often be found traveling with his wife, supporting his daughters, and playing with grandkids. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl; children, Ashley Seeger (Ryan), Courtney Hoelscher (Andrew); grandchildren, Addilyn, Rowan, Hannah, Weston, Kate, Brooklyn, Mia and Eden; sisters, Sue Robare (Bob), Debbie Rust (Jimmy); sister-in-law, Linda Melton, and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial service to be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 6, at First MB Church, 8000 West 21st, Wichita, KS. Service will be Live Streamed through the church's website at www.firstmbchurch.org/funeral. Memorials to: MD Anderson to gifts.mdanderson.org; Westside Good Neighbor Center, c/o Olivet Baptist Church, 3440 W. 13th. N., Wichita, KS 67203; Mission Southside, 514 S. Kansas Avenue, Olathe, KS 66061. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West.