Vassar Mckinney

Jr.

Vassar McKinney Jr. was a native and resident of Mobile, AL for over 50 years. He was born Monday, August 10, 1970 to the union of Vassar McKinney Sr. and Ethel Delores Robinson McKinney.

He accepted Christ as his personal Savior early in life and united with the New Area Baptist Church in Mobile, AL. Vassar spent a short term overseas in Germany where he received his nickname "Mack". Earlier in his career, Vassar worked as a Seamen until the year of 2001, when his youngest son was born. He then earned a well-known trade as a 1st Class Welder for 25+ years.
He is preceded in death by his parents Vassa McKinney and Ethel Delores Robinson McKinney and grandparents, Chester Thomas Sr. and Beaulah Mae Thomas.

Mr. Vassar McKinney Jr. departed this life on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Mourning his passing, yet celebrating his life and cherishing all his memories are his loving and devoted wife, Jacquiline McKinney and his two sons, Kristofer McKinney and Kameron McKinney, as well as bonus children and grandchildren. He also leaves behind a host of family and friends to cherish his memories.

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race,
I have kept the faith" II Timothy 4:7

A public visitation for Mr. Vassar McKinney Jr. will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at The Rice & Reese Funeral Home 925 S. Bessemer Ave. Prichard, AL 36610 and continue on Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM at The Rice & Reese Funeral Home 925 S. Bessemer Ave. Prichard, AL 36610. Funeral service will began at 12:30 PM. Interment will take place in the Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens, Theodore, AL.