Posted: 1:55 AM - Mar 15, 2010
Michael McKay

Doug McKay on the back left end.

From The Wilmington News Journal dated Saturday 13 Mar 2010.

Douglas R. 'Doug' McKay
1954-2010

Douglas R. "Doug" McKay, 56, of Washington Court House, died Wednesday (March 10, 2010) at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Renee Pequignot McKay.

Mr. McKay was born Jan. 20, 1954, son of Donald and Joan McConnaha McKay of Hillsboro. He was a lifelong dairy farmer and worked 19 years at the Pickaway County Corrections Facility. He attended the Sugar Grove United Methodist Church. He was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Association and received the Pioneer Breeder award in 2008. He also was a member of the American Jersey Cattle Association. A highlight of his showing career was his exhibiting the grand champion Jersey Cow at the Pennsylvania All American Dairy Show in 1978. He graduated in 1972 from Westfall High School, where he competed in basketball, baseball, FFA and 4-H. He attended of The Ohio State University, where he was a member of the dairy judging team. He was very passionate about family and an avid support of athletic competition.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by three sons, Willy McKay, Sam McKay and Josh McKay, all of Washington Court House; three daughters, Katie McKay, Juliana McKay and Deidre McKay, all of Washington Court House; a brother, Greg (Elaine) McKay of Zansfield; a sister, Cindy (Bruce) Sykes of Williamsport; three sisters-in-law, Lisa Ulery of Springfield, Anette (Mitch) Ulery of Springfield and Denise (Bill) Kontras of London; his father-in-law, Robert Pequignot of Springfield; and numerous nieces and nephews and their families.

Memorial services will be held 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Sugar Grove United Methodist Church, Roland Mitchell officiating, Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the McKay Family Scholarship Fund at the U.S. Bank, 1220 Columbus Ave., Washington Court House, 43160. Arrangements are under the direction of MORROW FUNERAL HOME, 415 E. Court St., Washington Court House. Online condolences may be made at the funeral homes Web site at www.morrowfuneralhome.com.


From The Times Gazette dated 11 Mar 2010.

Douglas R. McKay

Douglas R. "Doug" McKay, 56, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at his residence in Washington C.H.

He was born Jan. 20, 1954 to Donald and Joan McConnaha McKay of Hillsboro.

He was a lifelong dairy farmer and worked 19 years at the Pickaway County Ohio Corrections Facility. His family attends the Sugar Grove United Methodist Church and he was a member of the Ohio Jersey Breeder Association. He received the Pioneer Breeder award in 2008 and was also a member of the American Jersey Cattle Association. The highlight of Doug's career was exhibiting the grand champion jersey cow at the Pennsylvania All American Dairy Show in 1978.

Doug graduated in 1972 from Westfall High School where he competed in basketball, baseball, FFA and 4-H. He attended Ohio State University where he was a member of the dairy judging team. He was very passionate about family and an avid supporter of athletic competition.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Renee Pequignot McKay; three sons, Willy McKay, Sam McKay and Josh McKay; three daughters, Katie McKay, Juliane McKay and Deidre McKay, all of Washington C.H.; one brother, Greg (Elaine) McKay of Zanesfield; one sister, Cindy (Bruce) Sykes of Williamsport; sisters-in-law, Lisa Ulery of Springfield, Anette (Mitch) Ulery of Springfield and Denise (Bill) Kontras of London; father-in-law, Robert Pequignot of Springfield; and numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 16 at the Sugar Grove Methodist Church with Roland Mitchell officiating.

Friends may call from 3 p.m. until the time of the service at the church.

Memorials contributions may be made to U.S. Bank, 1220 Columbus Ave., Washington C.H., Ohio 43160, to the McKay Family Scholarship Fund.

Online condolences may be sent to www.morrowfuneralhome.com.