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Memorial Service
Jersey Village Church of Christ
8810 Jones Rd.
Houston, TX
77065
Saturday, October 28, 2023
11:00 AM
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Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach
San Antonio, TX
78209
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of Cypress, TX
February 17, 1939 - October 7, 2023
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He was born in Arkansas to Lee Roy McKay and Violet Opal McKay on February 17, 1939. He married Glenda Doan on August 2, 1958. in San Diego, California. They were married for 62 wonderful years.
He went to school in Raymondville, Texas where he met the love of his life. Right after highschool, he joined the United States Navy where he served for four years as a machinist. After leaving the Navy in 1961, he owned and operated his own auto repair shop in Cypress, Texas. He and Glenda then moved to Harper, Texas, where he opened his second auto repair shop as well as his construction business. He then retired in Kerrville, Texas.
He was a faithful member of the Church of Christ. He enjoyed reading his Bible and teaching Bible classes at church. He also served as a Deacon in Cypress and an Elder in Kerrville. He loved the Lord and shared his beliefs with those he met. He was a strong Christian man.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother and wife Glenda.
He is survived by his son, Wade McKay and wife Debbie of Kerrville, Texas; son, Kurtis McKay and wife Michelle of Katy, Texas; daughter, Judy Harrell and husband Matt of Terrell, Texas; brother, Jimmy McKay and wife Janelle of Kingsland, Texas; brother, Dane McKay of Cypress, Texas; sister, Bernice Ross of Corpus, Christi; grandchildren, Bode McKay, Kyndal McKay and wife Haley, Austin Santhin and wife Heather, Dylan Santhin, Katelynn Harrell and Courtney Harrell; and great-grandchildren, Eleanor McKay and Adeline McKay.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 28, at Jersey Village Church of Christ, 8810 Jones Rd in Houston, Texas. Burial services will be reserved for the family and will be held at 2:30 PM, December 8, 2023, at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio.
Memorials may be given to Jersey Village Church of Christ, 8810 Jones Rd in Houston.
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Donna (Giles) Rogers
, TX
Saturday, October 28, 2023
The Giles family has many fond memories with Glenda and Basil. Our deepest condolences to the family.
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Lizzie Dunn
Kerrville, TX
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
My deepest condolences! You were an inspiration to me and Randy. Rest in peace dear Basil!
Sincerely,
Lizzie
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Rita Gill
Kerrville, TX
Monday, October 23, 2023
Wade and Debbie: I’m very sorry about your loss of Basil. Prayers and Hugs.
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Harvey and Marilena Morgan
Tyler, TX
Saturday, October 21, 2023
What an inspiration. Will meet again soon…..