Reginald Joel McKinney was born on September 10, 1979 in Memphis, Tennessee to Elton Leroy McKinney Sr. and Queen Money McKinney Edwards Gardner.  He was the third child born to this union.  He entered into eternal rest on January 15, 2026.

He accepted Jesus Christ's free gift of eternal life at an early age and was baptized at Hill Chapel M. B. Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Robert E. Jones I.  He served faithfully in the choir until he moved from Memphis, Tennessee.

He graduated from Kingsbury High School in the class of 1999, where he was a member of the Drama and Performing Arts Club and performed in many stage plays.  It was there that he acquired his sense of humor and the ability to adjust to any situation.

After graduating from high school, he joined the U. S. Army in 1999 and he served 14 years of Active Duty and 7 years in the U. S. Army Reserves.  During his years of active duty, he served 5 tour duties; 4 in Iraq and 1 in Afghanistan.  He retired with honors after serving 21 years in the Military.  After retiring, he attended Virginia Tech where he earned his License as a Message Therapist (LMT) and a Business Degree. He worked at Savannah Day Spa and was one of the most requested Massage Therapist.

He was united in holy matrimony to Rachelle Alicia Blackwell on July 9, 2004 and to this union four children were born.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mary Louise Floyd Money and Wilson Ozen Money; Mack McKinney and Regusta McKinney; his beloved Stepfather (Dad) Charles Lorenzo Edwards Sr.; stepbrother Charles Lorenzo Edwards Jr.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his mother, Queen Elizabeth Money Gardner, stepfather Courtney Marcellous Gardner; Five children; three sons, Isaiah Terrell (Alexandra) McKinney of Suitland, MD, Shareef McKinney of Polacca, AZ; two Daughters, Nahe'va Kaylee (Dylan) Emsweller, Shyanna Elizabeth McKinney of Savannah, GA.; one brother, Elton Leroy McKinney Jr. of Denver, CO; two sisters, Tamara Louise (Kerry) Flemings of Olive Branch, MS, Alexandria Shantell Bagley of Memphis, TN; three stepbrothers, Donald Ray (Tysonyia) Edwards, Myron Keith (Ruby) Edwards of Memphis, TN, Marvin Anderson (Stephanie) Edwards of Little Rock, AR; four stepsisters, Patricia K. Washington, Beverly Ann (Cecil) Smith, Corine L. Edwards of Memphis, TN , Lisa Deanna Preyer of Bowie, MD ; two bonus daughters Charity Henburg , Jasmaine Nettles.  One bonus grandson, Nolan Joel Henburg, all of Savannah, GA.  Nine aunts, one uncle.  Special friends, Marc and Marieta Wilks; A very special friend, Megan Wilson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Public Viewing will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 5:00pm-8:00pm at Campbell and Sons Funeral Home, 2520 Bonaventure Road, Savannah, GA 31404.

Celebration of Life Services will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am in the Chapel of Campbell and Sons Funeral Home, 2520 Bonaventure Road, Savannah, GA 31404.

Interment ~ Beaufort National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC 29902.

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