Marcus Leland McKinley was born July 19, 1910 and departed this life September 17, 2006 at his home, being blessed to live 96 years, 1 month, and 29 days. Marcus Leland was the only son of Mark and Sarah Olive Ramsey McKinley. A sister, Mary Dora McKinley preceded him in death as an infant.

Marcus Leland was joined in marriage to Lois Beck Holt who preceded him in death. To this union two children were born, Larry Ramsey McKinley and Linda McKinley Sexton. Five grandchildren, Mark McKinley, Diane McKinley Wright, Sara Beth McKinley Harris, Jamie Lynn Sexton and Steven Mark Sexton also survive him – two great grandchildren, Chloe Beck Wright and Emma Kate Wright, also survived him.

Marcus Leland was a long time farmer and businessman in Wayne County; he was also a past Wayne County Board of Education member. He enjoyed farming as long as he was able and continued to enjoy seeing the farming operation in progress. Never a day passed that he did not ask what the farm crew was doing.

Many knew him as Marcus, some as Leland, others as M. L., but by family and friends he was known as PaPa.

PaPa was saved in April 1984 at the age of 73 in his truck on the farm parking lot, where he spent much of his retirement time, was baptized and became a member of Immanuel Baptist Church were he remained a faithful member to his Sunday School class and Church as long as his health allowed.

PaPa always had a smile for everyone and enjoyed a laugh and this did until the end. Life will not be the same without him, but we know according to his life's testimony he is enjoying the beauties of Heaven and – CAN'T YOU JUST SEE HIS SMILE AND HEAR HIS LAUGHTER THERE WITH FAMLY AND FRIENDS!

Visitation: Tuesday, September 19th after 5 pm
Funeral Service: Wednesday, September 20th at 10 am
Interment: Elk Spring Cemetery