Ward Roland “Mac” McKinley, 86, of West Fork, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 in Springdale.  He was born in Oil City, Pennsylvania on August 17, 1933.  He was the son of Lucien Murray McKinley and Lelia Eliza Frisbee McKinley.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years Yvonne McKinley; sisters, Barbara McKinley, Lucia Felmlee and Mary Baksa.

He was a retired Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force. A resident of West Fork, AR for over 40 years, during which time he was a bulldozer operator and an employee for Flynt Hardwood in Fayetteville, AR.

He is survived by one brother, Thedore “Bill” McKinley of El Paso, TX; five children, Judy Houseman of Drexel, MO, Mike McKinley (Sandra) of Rogers, AR, Dana Selvey of Fayetteville, AR, David McKinley (Becca) of Eagle River, AK and Mark McKinley of Wesley, AR; 14 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, January 27, 2020 at the Fayetteville National Cemetery with military honors.

Following the service, a celebration of life will be held at Church of Christ, 71 Church Ave, West Fork, AR.

Cremation arrangements by Beard’s Funeral Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, AR. www.GiveToCircle.org