Jeri McKinley

Jeri McKinley, a 76-year-old Unionville resident, passed away, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 at Thomas Funeral Home in Centerville, IA.
Interment will immediately follow at Unionville Cemetery.
A family visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 at Thomas Funeral Home in Centerville.
Jeri was born on Oct. 23, 1945 in Mendota, the son of Ronald and Evelyn King McKinley. He received his education from Unionville High School, graduating in 1963. He grew up on the family farm, a Century Farm that included the home place of 142 acres that has been owned and passed down through the family since 1856. He remained on the farm his entire life.
Jeri was united in marriage on May 6, 1995 to Leora Lynn Lamb. She survives.
Jeri enjoyed farming and taking care of his sheep and his cattle. He was a great neighbor who enjoyed working not only his land but helping out his neighbors when needed. He was a member of the Feeder Calf Sale Board at the Unionville Sale Barn until it closed, was a Lincoln Township board member for 30 years, was a board member of the Mendota Cemetery board for 27 years and a member of the Unionville Cemetery board for five years.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a step-son, David Lamb; a cousin, Marcy Wanders (Kenny) and their children Tanner, Trent and Bailey Wanders.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Mendota Cemetery, Unionville Cemetery or NEMO Hospice.