Wayne E. McKinniss Sr. "Papa", age 71, of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, September 6, 2012.
He was preceded in death by his son, Mitchell McKinniss.
Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Betty McKinniss; children, Wayne (Jami) McKinniss Jr., Debbie (Tim) Garrison, Wesley McKinniss, Denise (Pat) Rinehart, (Lisa), Dianna (Shawn) Harding; 20 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; several brothers and sisters; and many friends.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 11, 2012 from 8-10am at Newcomer Funeral Home South Chapel (3940 Kettering Blvd, Kettering, OH 45439). The service will follow at 10am. Burial will take place at Woodland Cemetery.