Namen L. "Butch" McKinley

Namen L. “Butch” McKinley, 81, of Northridge (Dayton), passed away Tuesday February 25, 2025 at his home. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on July 21, 1943 to Mary Kathleen McKinley. He was a 1963 graduate of Northridge High School. Butch was retired from General Motors-Inland Division after many years of service. He enjoyed playing golf and bowling. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Doris J. McKinley; son, Tony McKinley; sister, Penny Bragg; brother, Roy Belcher; sister-in-law, Mary McNabb; brother-in-law, Chuck Bragg. 

Survived by his son, Todd McKinley (Dawn); daughter, Brenda Michel (Chris); brother, Santana Belcher; grandchildren, Steven Pond, Brittany Smith, Abbey Michel (Josh), Kristopher Sisco (Natalia), Katlynn McKinley (Jordan) & Kyle McKinley (Emily); great grandchildren, Connor, Eli, Dixie, Wrenley & Maddox; his pet dog, Cooper; numerous nieces, nephews & many friends. 

The family will receive friends at 11:00 a.m. Friday, Mar. 7, 2025 at the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, 139 S. Dixie Dr., Vandalia, with the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Zach Spidel, officiating. The burial will follow at Willow View Cemetery. Condolences can be shared at www.MortonWhetstoneFH.com.