Thomas Benjamin Mckinney

Thomas Benjamin McKinney Age 52 Years of Mount Tabor Drive, Pinewood Gardens 
prepared his final meal and entered into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, July 19, 2008.

He was born at Deep Creek Eleuthera, Bahamas on Tuesday, January 17, 1956. 
Thomas attended Deep Creek All Age School. After leaving school he joined the 
Cape Eleuthera Resort Family, where he worked as a Bar Tender. 

He worked in the hospitality field for many years and his brilliant smile greeted everyone who passed his way. 

After excelling in that industry, he moved onto another field. He joined the 
Saunders Trucking family as an all-around man. He worked closely with 
father and mother Saunders, and was considered a son. 

He worked there for …………. years then he moved onto Bertha's go-go Ribs. 
At Bertha's Thomas took charge. Again, he was an all-around man, doing everything. 
He worked as driver, chef, catering organizer, and purchasing agent.

Thomas was always in high spirits, and his warm personality left an indelible 
mark on all who came into contact with him. He was hard working, and despite his ailment, 
he still came out and put his best foot forward. 

Early last year, Thomas was hospitalized and diagnosed with cancer. 
At that time the Doctor told him that he only had another 12 months to live. 
But of course, Thomas beat the odds and surpassed those 12 months and 
held on until the good Lord called him home. 

Thomas was hospitalized again in May this year, and had a second surgery.  

He tried his best to get up and about, but the pains got worse and worse. 
Despite his darkest moments, he still had that brilliant smile on his face. 
A week before his death, Thomas beat the odds and came to work. 
He took charge and gave instructions to everyone. 

The Radiance of this "Garnet of A Gem" will always glow in the hearts of his:

Six Sons: Quacy Pinder, Quincy Sr., Kevin, Hugo, Jamaal and Duriko McKinney;

Five Daughters: Shonelle Oliver, Faye, Tiffany, Thomeya and Thomara McKinney;

Fifteen Grand Children Including: Ronald Jr., Ronsard, Ryan and Riana Oliver, Teaja and Terrell Pinder, Quincy Jr., Hugniqua, Donisha, Hugquel, Shaniah, Kavana and Hugnisha McKinney;

Father: Paul McKinney Sr.;

Mother: Marion Sands;

Step Mother: Rosena McKinney;

Five Brothers: Owen Sr., Quincy, Paul Jr. and Mark McKinney;

Three Adopted Brothers: Albert Sands, Robert Pinder and Mervin Sweeting;

Five Sisters: Helen Knowles, Karen McKinney, Nedra McKinney-Woodside, Sandra and Lorrie Sands;

Eight Nephews Including: John Knowles Jr., Michello Blatch, Owen Jr., Akeem, Kayden, John, Jaycel and Jahrian McKinney;

Eight Nieces Including: K'Sidra Sawyer, K'Vonne, Krystina, Ifarina, Taniqua and Angelica McKinney, Krystal Saunders and Sarah Woodside;

Three Uncles: Alfred Sr., Joe and Henry Mckinney;

Three Aunts: Lucy and Eunice Sands and Olga Thompson;

One Son-in-law: Ronald Oliver Sr.;

Two Daughters-in-law: Kerensa and Janice McKinney;

Two Brothers-in-law: John Knowles Sr. and Clayton Woodside Sr.;

Two Sisters-in-law: Sharon and Sophia Mckinney;

Cousins Including: Sheilamae, Rochelle and Gary Sands, Joanette Pinder, Vanderlyn Anderson, Sheryl and Brendalee Clarke, Alfred Jr., Andrew, Floyd, Joel, Dwight, Donavan, Crevon, Charlene, Adline, Alviria, Rowena and Claire McKinney, Curlene Taylor, Angela Thompson, Oria Cartwright, Darlene Anderson, Mr. Elroy and Mrs. Patina Lockhart, Carmena Miller, Harriet, Rosemary, Roslyn, Terrel, Eulamae, Lawrence of Pompano Beach Florida, Melvina, Lecia, Dedrie, Leteria, Shannon, Chekera, Bernal, Kandal, Garvin, Glen, Julian and Douglas;

Other Loving Family and Friends Including: Bernice, Mr. Oral and Mrs. Geneva Pinder, Cyril Anderson, Whitney Evans, Alvira and Merlene Munnings, Melvern Ferguson, Rosalie Munroe, Ruby Whyte, Colan Taylor, Kim Sweeting, Ellen Knowles, Earlin Sands, Sonia Forbes, Charmine and Janet King, Dianna Rolle, Bernell Miller, Alcetha Knowles, Desnye and Antionette Smith, Roslyn Gibson, Rolland and Desiree Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Saunders, Preston Gibson, Kayla and Kenya Colebrooke, Sonia, Whitney, Rocky, Deep Creek Development Association, Conch Fest, Deep Creek Eleuthera and Pinewood Gardens Community;

Special Thanks To: Nurse Sylvia Novella, Oncology Staff Princess Margaret Hospital.