Michael James McKinney, 73, was born on Jan. 21, 1947, in Wichita Falls, Texas. He passed away in Feb. 18, 2020, at his home on Amelia Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mike was a veteran of the Vietnam war, serving as a Navy pilot. He graduated with honors from Baylor University, received his MBA from the University of North Florida and became a CPA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mike managed the Tallahassee Neurological Clinic before co-founding askSam Systems, a software company located in Perry, which was one of the first internet providers in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was active in his community, serving as Rotary Club president, with Habitat for Humanity, the Tallahassee Economics Club and the Florida Rural Water Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the Storm of the Century, Mike, along with many others, worked to provide water and sewer at the Taylor County beaches. He later served as a state board member and then president of the Florida Rural Water Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mike enjoyed traveling and photography, his favorite destination being Turkey and its archaeology. Another favorite subject was photographing the sunrises sunsets and marsh wildlife around Dark Island<\/p>\n\n\n\n
and Lindsey Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mike is survived by: his wife, Lee Lindsey McKinney; two brothers, Melvin H. McKinney and Stephen B. McKinney; and his friend and caregiver, Curt Howell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jane and Bill Warner Center for Caring, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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