Eric Christopher McKenney, (known to his friends as "Elrod"),50, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2012. He was born in Portsmouth, VA on May 31, 1962 to Hunter Ray and Hilary RossowMcKenney. Eric was preceded in death by his brother, Michael McKenney.
An outdoorsman, Chris loved hunting and fishing. His greatest love of all was his children and spending time with them.
Left to cherish his memory, his wife, Brenda Boswell McKenney; daughters, Brianne, Hilary, Jenna and Leah all of the home; parents, Hunter and Hilary McKenney of Red Oak; sisters, Stacey Cunningham and husband, Tommy of Hatteras, Erin Jefferson and husband, Roy of Red Oak; his niece and buddy Marleen Jefferson as well as several other nieces and nephews.
A service to remember Chris will be held at 11:00am Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at the funeral home from 7:00-8:30pm.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 9/12, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Service
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 9/13, 11:00 am
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. Leah and my daughter Anna are in class together and we have been praying for you every day and will continue to do so.
Brenda, I am so sorry for you loss and if you need anything at all, please let me know. Mark Garner ESE
Just know that God is there to comfort you in the loss of your husband. Psalms 305 ………. Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning.
Lit a candle in memory of Eric Christopher McKenney
Lit a candle in memory of Eric Christopher McKenney
Brenda, I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and the girls. Please let us know if we can do anything. Christy Bowen ESE
Chris and my son John Long were friends when the family lived in Laurinburg, N. C. We lived on Donna Drive and your family lived in Lakewood Hills. I don’t know if you remember us or not. Our hearts are with you. Grace Long
Hunter and Hilary, Please know that Judy and I have you in our prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. FRank Fageol
Mom and dad aren’t so good at getting on computers but I called mom and read her your post. Thank you for your love and prayers!!!
I am sitting here trying so hard not to be sad! I am so thankful for the children around me!!! I know how much you loved your children and all children! I know you held on for so long because of the love you had for your children! While thinking about all this, I couldn’t help but think of all our childhood memories! Yes, you loved to tease me and Erin, but you best believe I better not tease Erin when you were around!!! I think about all the fun we had at the Shepards Cottage in Kitty Hawk! You would talk me into being buried in the sand, every time we’d go there. Once I was good and tight in the hole, you would walk off saying oh no! it is almost time for high tide. And each time, I would get so upset! Now why would I keep getting in I guess it was just to spend time with my big bubba! D What I would do to spend just one more minute with you!!! I love you Chris!!!!!!!!!!