Lawrence Edward McKinney, 81, of Westfield, IL passed away on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019 at Casey Health Care Center. He was born August 5, 1938 in Westfield, IL, the son of Lester McKinney and Gladys Barbee McKinney. On August 16, 1959 he married Shirley Hackett at the Westfield EUB Church. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Shirley McKinney of Westfield, IL; son, Duane (Marla) McKinney of Oakland, IL and Phillip (Cindy) McKinney of Charleston, IL; granddaughters, Coartney McKinney and Casey McKinney both of Indianapolis, IN and Kayla McKinney of Taylor Mills, KY; a brother, Gary (Sharon) McKinney of Westfield, IL and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Clay Robinson; son, Jeffrey McKinney and granddaughter, Whitney McKinney. Lawrence was a 1956 graduate of Westfield High School and received a degree from Bailey Technical School at St. Louis, MO. For over 60 years Lawrence farmed in the Westfield area. He served as a Volunteer Fireman for the Westfield Fire Department and was a twenty year committee member of the ASCS. Visitation will be held from 4-7 PM Tuesday at the Westfield United Methodist Church, 225 S. Madison St, Westfield, IL. A funeral service celebrating his life will be 10:00 AM Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lincolnland Hospice of Sarah Bush Lincoln, 1004 Health Center Dr., Mattoon, IL 61938 or to the donor’s choice. pearcefuneralservices.com