Obituary of Joshua Michael McKinley

Joshua Michael McKinley, age 31, of Independence, KY passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 in Newport, KY.  He was the former proprietor of Squared Away Cleaning Services and a U.S. Army Veteran, serving nine months in Afghanistan.  Josh never met a stranger.  He enjoyed horses, doing outreach, following the Reds, Steelers, and U.K. basketball.  His papaw, Don McKinley and uncle, Dale McKinley, both preceded him in death.  He is survived by his mother, Tracy Dawn McKinley; son, Abel Benjamin McKinley; brother, Zachary Kenton McKinley; mamaw, Donna Gayle McKinley; and great nanny, Donna McKinley.  Visitation will be Tuesday, August 24, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. with the memorial service and military honors to follow at Hickory Grove Baptist Church, 11969 Taylor Mill Rd., Independence, KY 41051.  Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made by clicking on the red donate button below.  If you wish to donate you may leave an online message for the family, which can be viewed by clicking on the Tribute Wall tab on the left.  You may also choose to remain anonymous.  To view his Life Tribute Video go to the Chambers and Grubbs Facebook page or to share an online condolence or memory for Josh’s family, please visit www.chambersandgrubbs.com.