robertmackayclan

Well, I knew my Granddad's death was inevitable although I didn't expect it would be this soon but I can say he's with Grandma now.


Mr. Winston L. McKay, 88, of Yale Drive, Winchester, died Thursday, October 17, 2002, in a local nursing facility.

Mr. McKay was born on May 9, 1914, in Frederick County, VA, the son of the late Lehew and Nannie Heflybower McKay. He was President of Grocers Wholesale and former owner of The Food Center on Loudoun Street for many years. He was a long-time member of the Round Hill United Methodist Church and served as the Treasurer for 54 years.

Mr. McKay married the former Mary Robinson on April 19, 1939, in Winchester. Mrs. McKay preceded him in death on May 27, 1999.

He is survived by two sons, Archie L. McKay and Frederick H. McKay both of Winchester; one foster daughter, Agnes L. Compton of Winchester; two sisters, Ella M. Corso of Inwood, WV, Keightley M. Vanscoy of Winchester; one brother, Kenneth T. McKay of Bunker Hill, WV; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday at Omps Funeral Home - Amherst Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Patrick and Rev. Anthony Wadsworth officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Hebron Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Michael L. McKay, Robert S. McKay, Jeffrey A. McKay, Edward H. McKay, John W. McKay, Jackson A. Robinson, Edward L. Robinson and L. Richard Clark.

The family will receive friends at Omps Funeral Home - Amherst Chapel on Friday evening from 7-9 P.M.

Memorial contributions may be made to Round Hill United Methodist Church, 2992 Northwestern Pike, Winchester, VA 22602.

Mike I can say you are in my thoughts As you know I did not meet your granddad but I like knew him through you and what a legacy You were there for him so much you are a special person May love and the special blessings that go with it be with your entire family now Love Kris

Well, I knew my Granddad's death was inevitable although I didn't expect it would be this soon but I can say he's with Grandma now.

Winston L. McKay

Mr. Winston L. McKay, 88, of Yale Drive, Winchester, died Thursday, October 17, 2002, in a local nursing facility.

Mr. McKay was born on May 9, 1914, in Frederick County, VA, the son of the late Lehew and Nannie Heflybower McKay. He was President of Grocers Wholesale and former owner of The Food Center on Loudoun Street for many years. He was a long-time member of the Round Hill United Methodist Church and served as the Treasurer for 54 years.

Mr. McKay married the former Mary Robinson on April 19, 1939, in Winchester. Mrs. McKay preceded him in death on May 27, 1999.

He is survived by two sons, Archie L. McKay and Frederick H. McKay both of Winchester; one foster daughter, Agnes L. Compton of Winchester; two sisters, Ella M. Corso of Inwood, WV, Keightley M. Vanscoy of Winchester; one brother, Kenneth T. McKay of Bunker Hill, WV; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday at Omps Funeral Home - Amherst Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Patrick and Rev. Anthony Wadsworth officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Hebron Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Michael L. McKay, Robert S. McKay, Jeffrey A. McKay, Edward H. McKay, John W. McKay, Jackson A. Robinson, Edward L. Robinson and L. Richard Clark.

The family will receive friends at Omps Funeral Home - Amherst Chapel on Friday evening from 7-9 P.M.

Memorial contributions may be made to Round Hill United Methodist Church, 2992 Northwestern Pike, Winchester, VA 22602.

Greetings to Michael's family from one of his Quaker Friends. Michael has done a wonderful job with our web site and it's interesting to take a peek at your family's heritage. My deepest sympathy on the death of Mr. Winston McKay, and peace be with all of you.
Bonni McKeown, Capon Springs WV

Mike I can say you are in my thoughts As you know I did not meet your granddad but I like knew him through you and what a legacy You were there for him so much you are a special person May love and the special blessings that go with it be with your entire family now Love Kris

Thanks for the comments. I always like to remember the two of them together and that's where I believe they are now.

It always means a lot to me to be able to keep in contact with you guys in Ohio, Montana & Utah. We're all part of the same great McKay family and you all are like my host family when I come to attend the Collett-McKay picnic each year in August.

Greetings to Michael's family from one of his Quaker Friends. Michael has done a wonderful job with our web site and it's interesting to take a peek at your family's heritage. My deepest sympathy on the death of Mr. Winston McKay, and peace be with all of you.
Bonni McKeown, Capon Springs WV

I am grateful to all of those in Meeting who expressed condolences, sent me replies in email, sent me cards, posted on this forum and paid me a visit at the funeral home during this time. It means a lot to me and makes the connection I have with the Meeting that much stronger.

Hopewell Centre and the many other Quaker meetings that existed in this area and in Ohio and other areas my family settled are a major part of our people's history. Our roots started in Quakerism. Many of us have drifted off to other faiths for various reasons but it's place in the history of the Robert Mackay Clan remains secure and it's impact on the family throughout the generations can also be seen.

Thanks to you all.

Well, I knew my Granddad's death was inevitable although I didn't expect it would be this soon but I can say he's with Grandma now.

Winston L. McKay

Mr. Winston L. McKay, 88, of Yale Drive, Winchester, died Thursday, October 17, 2002, in a local nursing facility.

Mr. McKay was born on May 9, 1914, in Frederick County, VA, the son of the late Lehew and Nannie Heflybower McKay. He was President of Grocers Wholesale and former owner of The Food Center on Loudoun Street for many years. He was a long-time member of the Round Hill United Methodist Church and served as the Treasurer for 54 years.

Mr. McKay married the former Mary Robinson on April 19, 1939, in Winchester. Mrs. McKay preceded him in death on May 27, 1999.

He is survived by two sons, Archie L. McKay and Frederick H. McKay both of Winchester; one foster daughter, Agnes L. Compton of Winchester; two sisters, Ella M. Corso of Inwood, WV, Keightley M. Vanscoy of Winchester; one brother, Kenneth T. McKay of Bunker Hill, WV; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday at Omps Funeral Home - Amherst Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Patrick and Rev. Anthony Wadsworth officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Hebron Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Michael L. McKay, Robert S. McKay, Jeffrey A. McKay, Edward H. McKay, John W. McKay, Jackson A. Robinson, Edward L. Robinson and L. Richard Clark.

The family will receive friends at Omps Funeral Home - Amherst Chapel on Friday evening from 7-9 P.M.

Memorial contributions may be made to Round Hill United Methodist Church, 2992 Northwestern Pike, Winchester, VA 22602.

Michael,
Extending my sincerest prayers and sympathy to you and your family as you grieve the loss of your grandfather.

Julie Schmees

"Tiny seeds fall to the ground and bring forth beautiful flowers upon the earth - what seems to have passed away, has in truth, given an entrance to new life." - author unknown