Willis L. McKinney, age 81, of North Grosvenordale, died Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at home. He leaves his wife, Ann Marie (Tarantino) McKinney; a son, John McKinney of Cleveland,OH; five daughters, Lorraine and her husband Paul Yurkevicius of North Grosvenordale, Linda Lewis and her companion Ronald of Southbridge, Caroline and her husband John Belanger of North Grosvenordale, Rhonda McKinney of Dudley and Sherry and her husband Tim Martin of Rogers; one sister, Kathy Tacket of Ohio; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by two brothers, Willie McKinney and Robert McKinney. He was born in Logan, West Virginia, son of the late Sonny and Lizzie (Adkins) McKinney and lived in Putnam before moving to North Grosvenordale.  He worked for several years at Foxwoods casino in the kitchen. He was a mechanic most of his life, having worked for Firestone.   He was a lifetime member of the Valley Springs Sportsmans Club, a member North American Hunting Club and the Thompson Rod and Gun Club. There are no calling hours.  Funeral services and burial will be private.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of the donors choice.  Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street, Webster is directing arrangements.  A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com where you may leave a message of condolence or share a memory.