Robert E. McKay Jr., 86, died peacefully at his home in West Palm Beach on June 12, 2024. He was born in Middleport, Ohio to the late Robert E. and Laura McKay.
Left to cherish memories of him and be deeply missed by his wife of nearly 40 years, Bonnie (Jaquillard); sister, Elizabeth Bartley of New York; his daughter, Lisa McKay, Maryland; son, Todd McKay (Myong) Tennessee; step-son, Jeffrey Sobb (Tracy) Florida; step-daughter, Jennifer Sobb and husband (David Nepove), California; daughter-in-law Kim Mckay, Indiana; sister-in-law, Marilyn Fahringer, Tennessee. Grandchildren; Andrew McKay, Indiana; Thomas McKay, Colorado, Sarah (Mihkel) Smit, Maryland; Maggie Hines, Maryland; step-grandchildren, Ethan and Erin Sob, Florida. He was predeceased by his son, Mark McKay. Bob's family moved to Bowling Green; he was a member of the Boy Scouts of America attaining his Eagle Scout Rank. He attended B.G.S.U. Most of his career was in the insurance business until moving to Florida where he began work for the State of Florida as a Worker's Compensation Inspector. Since his retirement, Bob has been involved in many activities.
Being a nature lover, Bob used his camera to capture some award-winning plant and wildlife pictures from various natural areas. When going on yearly trips with his wife and three dogs to the Blue Ridge Mountains, he enjoyed cabin life and trout fishing.
He was a volunteer member of the Palm Beach Rare Fruit Council, and a volunteer for SF Yester Year Village events.
Bob was a licensed Amateur Radio Operator in Palm Beach County and attended the meeting and activities of the radio clubs.
Until recently, he exercised weekly in a Qipong group. For his family and friends, Bob loved chip carving wooden ornaments and plaques as gifts.
Bob loved helping people and could be considered as a friend to all. He was a kind, compassionate, and caring soul who truly will be missed.
Memorials in his name can be made to St.Jude Children's Hospital or any animal rescue. His ashes will be buried in the McKay cemetery in Middleport, Ohio. Arrangements for a memorial gathering to honor and celebrate his life will take place later. We will notify family and friends.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go home alone.
For Part of us went with you, the day God called you home.