Sending prayers to Kay and the entire family. Bill was a great man. He was a loving friend to my father since high school. I loved seeing them together whenever he came to visit in Jacksonville. He will be missed my many. May his life be a blessing to his family and friends for generations to come. God Bless!
What a beautiful tribute. I wish I had known him. Much love to all.
From the first grade and to the end, I knew Bill McKenny was always the same kind, gentle and genuine human being. He felt comfortable in his own skin and was true to himself, defining the best traits of a man.
Wherever we are now, we are better off because we were with Bill McKenny at some point in our life journey .
Sending loving hugs to Kay, DeeAnn, Tim, Matt, Tara and families. Bill meant so very much to so many. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. His smile would light up any room and his kindness was felt by all who knew him. Bill had a way of making all feel welcomed and loved so we know he will be waiting for us with open arms when we meet again.
Goodbye my friend. Sympathy Love and Prayers to Kay and your family. Until we meet again for a reunion God Bless
Bill was a great man. I always enjoyed hearing him tell his stories when we were all together for a Letterman’s function. He will be missed.
Bill is someone that you remember from High School (Landon/Jacksonville) because of who he was. The great football player, his smile, friendly to everyone. After all these years (1958) his classmates feel sad over his passing. His lovely wife Kay, became an instant friend to all of us. When we had our reunions, the guys would talk to Bill about the good ole days. We women would talk to Kay about food, well ok, mostly sweets. LOL. Kay, I hope you know how much we all love you and we could see how you were so good for Bill. I know you were his Angel that was there for him and we probably would have lost him sooner if it were not for his love for you. Prays and hugs to you and the entire family.
Our hearts sank when we heard the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Kay, and the family. We love you, Jack and Donna
The Man in the Arena. The Happy Warrior. A Natural Athlete. An Extraordinary Leader on and off the field. A Winner. Yet, very kind, caring and compassionate. Loved his wife Kay and his family dearly. This is how I will remember Bill. In 1951 in his first organized baseball game he pitched a no hit-perfect game. I was his catcher that day. I joked with him over the years that my calls and play in that game vaulted him into future stardom. This always got a laugh from him. He was one of a kind.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Kay and the family.
McKenny Family,
So very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. You all have our sincere sympathy. We have many fond memories of the time spent with our dear friend! Love and prayers for all of you!
Dear Kay,
You are in our prayers and heart. We are deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encounted. I know that Faye will be with you soon . May care and love of those around provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead.
Our deepest sympathies,
Shiva and Gilles Denis
Bill had a wonderful life and was blessed with a loving family. He will be missed by many. We have beautiful memories of our times spent together.
Kay and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He will always be remembered for his smile. I don’t think he ever met a stranger. Our deepest sympathy and prayers. Janet and Bob Sikes
Kay
We were both shocked and sorry to read of Bill’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathys and know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Wishing you peace and courage at this time and hope that the memories that you hold in your heart will
provide you comfort to know Bill rests with the Lord.
God’s Blessings on you & your family!
No man had a better and kinder friend than Bill.
Our deepest sympathy to the McKenny/Guthrie families. May the peace of the Lord fill your hearts with comfort and all of the wonderful memories of an extraordinary man.
Praying for Kay and the family. Bill was a great friend. Wonderful pictures of Bill and the family. I also enjoying reading more about his football career…
while I really only knew Bill and Kay for a short time they were a great couple, friendly warm and giving. I was saddened to know Bill had passed but I know he is walking with the angels in heaven and I pray he will look up my love Richard. They would make a great pair
He had the most amazing smile. Looking at those pictures and seeing that big grin makes you feel better. I was lucky enough to know him and share a hug and God’s peace with him and Kay on Sundays, but he always had a hug for you at any time.
He lived a beautiful life. Such love for his family and friends. He is missed everyday.
Scott and Susan Davidson
What an amazing tribute Tim! I loved your dad. He was always so kind to me. I loved when he told me about the Orange Bowl and his football experiences. You all were so lucky to have such a great dad. Love you!
Bill was my hero. I appreciated Bill’s leadership and especially his friendship on the field and in the class room. May God bless and comfort Bill’s family.
Jim Searcy #93
Wonderful pictures. He was/is such a special person.
Bill and I have been friends from high school. A man could not ask for a better friend. We visited at my home, his mountain cabin. We keep in touch over the years, regardless of where life took us. He was a fine individual. Rest in peace my friend.
Rest in Peace
Bill was like a brother to me. We survived the WW II years together, playing soldiers with Chuck his brother in their backyard. Our Mothers were sisters which established the relationship. Being in his company throughout the years always gave me a feeling of “goodness”. I am proud of his many accomplishments and always broadcast them to many of my friends. Bill was my “hero” in many ways.
God Bless you, Bill McKenny.
Bill was one of my favorite people. I’m so glad that he was a part of my life as a friend. He played a major role in the the person that I am today and I am so grateful to him for being the kind person that he was. My condolences to the entire family.
Bill was the kind of person who immediately displayed so much compassion and kindness when you met him. He was like a brother to my husband John whom always considered Bill as family when his family opened their doors and hearts when he started at UG from Pa and knew no one. He will be missed but we can feel confident he is in the arms of our Lord
Bill will be missed as he was like a brother to me. Over the 50 plus years that I knew him there were many fond memories. He was very much a family man. He loved talking about his beloved Georgia Bulldogs. My prayers go out to Kay and his family.
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Sending prayers to Kay and the entire family. Bill was a great man. He was a loving friend to my father since high school. I loved seeing them together whenever he came to visit in Jacksonville. He will be missed my many. May his life be a blessing to his family and friends for generations to come. God Bless!
What a beautiful tribute. I wish I had known him. Much love to all.
From the first grade and to the end, I knew Bill McKenny was always the same kind, gentle and genuine human being. He felt comfortable in his own skin and was true to himself, defining the best traits of a man.
Wherever we are now, we are better off because we were with Bill McKenny at some point in our life journey .
Sending loving hugs to Kay, DeeAnn, Tim, Matt, Tara and families. Bill meant so very much to so many. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. His smile would light up any room and his kindness was felt by all who knew him. Bill had a way of making all feel welcomed and loved so we know he will be waiting for us with open arms when we meet again.
Goodbye my friend. Sympathy Love and Prayers to Kay and your family. Until we meet again for a reunion God Bless
Bill was a great man. I always enjoyed hearing him tell his stories when we were all together for a Letterman’s function. He will be missed.
Bill is someone that you remember from High School (Landon/Jacksonville) because of who he was. The great football player, his smile, friendly to everyone. After all these years (1958) his classmates feel sad over his passing. His lovely wife Kay, became an instant friend to all of us. When we had our reunions, the guys would talk to Bill about the good ole days. We women would talk to Kay about food, well ok, mostly sweets. LOL. Kay, I hope you know how much we all love you and we could see how you were so good for Bill. I know you were his Angel that was there for him and we probably would have lost him sooner if it were not for his love for you. Prays and hugs to you and the entire family.
Our hearts sank when we heard the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Kay, and the family. We love you, Jack and Donna
The Man in the Arena. The Happy Warrior. A Natural Athlete. An Extraordinary Leader on and off the field. A Winner. Yet, very kind, caring and compassionate. Loved his wife Kay and his family dearly. This is how I will remember Bill. In 1951 in his first organized baseball game he pitched a no hit-perfect game. I was his catcher that day. I joked with him over the years that my calls and play in that game vaulted him into future stardom. This always got a laugh from him. He was one of a kind.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Kay and the family.
McKenny Family,
So very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. You all have our sincere sympathy. We have many fond memories of the time spent with our dear friend! Love and prayers for all of you!
Dear Kay,
You are in our prayers and heart. We are deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encounted. I know that Faye will be with you soon . May care and love of those around provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead.
Our deepest sympathies,
Shiva and Gilles Denis
Bill had a wonderful life and was blessed with a loving family. He will be missed by many. We have beautiful memories of our times spent together.
Kay and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He will always be remembered for his smile. I don’t think he ever met a stranger. Our deepest sympathy and prayers. Janet and Bob Sikes
Kay
We were both shocked and sorry to read of Bill’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathys and know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Wishing you peace and courage at this time and hope that the memories that you hold in your heart will
provide you comfort to know Bill rests with the Lord.
God’s Blessings on you & your family!
No man had a better and kinder friend than Bill.
Our deepest sympathy to the McKenny/Guthrie families. May the peace of the Lord fill your hearts with comfort and all of the wonderful memories of an extraordinary man.
Praying for Kay and the family. Bill was a great friend. Wonderful pictures of Bill and the family. I also enjoying reading more about his football career…
while I really only knew Bill and Kay for a short time they were a great couple, friendly warm and giving. I was saddened to know Bill had passed but I know he is walking with the angels in heaven and I pray he will look up my love Richard. They would make a great pair
He had the most amazing smile. Looking at those pictures and seeing that big grin makes you feel better. I was lucky enough to know him and share a hug and God’s peace with him and Kay on Sundays, but he always had a hug for you at any time.
He lived a beautiful life. Such love for his family and friends. He is missed everyday.
Scott and Susan Davidson
What an amazing tribute Tim! I loved your dad. He was always so kind to me. I loved when he told me about the Orange Bowl and his football experiences. You all were so lucky to have such a great dad. Love you!
Bill was my hero. I appreciated Bill’s leadership and especially his friendship on the field and in the class room. May God bless and comfort Bill’s family.
Jim Searcy #93
Wonderful pictures. He was/is such a special person.
Bill and I have been friends from high school. A man could not ask for a better friend. We visited at my home, his mountain cabin. We keep in touch over the years, regardless of where life took us. He was a fine individual. Rest in peace my friend.
Rest in Peace
Bill was like a brother to me. We survived the WW II years together, playing soldiers with Chuck his brother in their backyard. Our Mothers were sisters which established the relationship. Being in his company throughout the years always gave me a feeling of “goodness”. I am proud of his many accomplishments and always broadcast them to many of my friends. Bill was my “hero” in many ways.
God Bless you, Bill McKenny.
Bill was one of my favorite people. I’m so glad that he was a part of my life as a friend. He played a major role in the the person that I am today and I am so grateful to him for being the kind person that he was. My condolences to the entire family.
Bill was the kind of person who immediately displayed so much compassion and kindness when you met him. He was like a brother to my husband John whom always considered Bill as family when his family opened their doors and hearts when he started at UG from Pa and knew no one. He will be missed but we can feel confident he is in the arms of our Lord
Bill will be missed as he was like a brother to me. Over the 50 plus years that I knew him there were many fond memories. He was very much a family man. He loved talking about his beloved Georgia Bulldogs. My prayers go out to Kay and his family.