William McKay Obituary The Lord called home one of His best, Mr. William E. "Bill" McKay, who passed away quietly at his home Friday, June 22, 2012. William was born to the late Orris C. and Lelia Mardis McKay on November 29, 1945 in Keokuk, Iowa. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam with the United States Marine Corps. He was united in marriage to Carolyn R. Wilson, December, 22 1968 in Keokuk, Iowa. She survives. Also surviving are three sisters; Mrs. Shirley Jean Lillard, Keokuk, Mrs. Linda S. Curtis, Keokuk and Mrs. Sheila Kaplan (Phillip) of Cedar Rapids; brother-in-law, Clarence Wilson (Dorris), Keokuk. Also surviving is his brother of the heart and best friend, Robert A. Briggs and wife Sandy, three "grandchildren", one "great-grandchild" and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, one sister, two nephews and one niece. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 6 to 8pm at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center at 917 Blondeau Street in Keokuk. A graveside service and military rites will be at 11:00 am Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Keokuk National Cemetery. A procession will leave from DeJong-Greaves at 10:45 am. Visitation DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center/Blondeau 917 Blondeau Street Keokuk, Iowa 52632 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Service Keokuk National Cemetery 11:00 AM