William (Bill) Earl McKinley of Oil City passed away at 9:13 am Monday, March 24, 2014, at his residence.
Bill was born on June 10, 1940, at the Clarion County Jail. He enjoyed telling the story that his grandfather was the Sheriff at the time of his birth and his parents, the late Earl E. and Dorothy L. Callen McKinley, resided in a family apartment in the jail.
He just celebrated forty-nine (49) years of marriage on March 14, to Nancy A. Sigworth, who survives.
Bill attended Clarion and Oil City Area Schools, Edinboro University, the University of Virginia Darden Graduate School and the University of Oklahoma, Price Graduate School.
Bill retired from Integra Financial Corporation, successor to Pennsylvania Bank & Trust Company. He worked in Warren, Titusville, Erie and the last fifteen (15) years in Pittsburgh. He held various positions throughout his thirty eight (38) year banking career including Vice President and Senior Credit Review Officer.
Bill held several Certifications while working including Certified Commercial Lender and Certified Management Accountant.
He taught many banking courses and was a featured speaker throughout Central Eastern United States and California as well as a lecturer at the University of Virginia Darden Graduate School.
Bill was especially proud of spending over thirty years involved with the Institute of Management Accountants serving in many capacities on a local, regional and international level.
At the time of Bill’s passing, he served on the Board of Directors of the Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission, as well as being a member of several Commission Committees, and was a past member of the Board of Directors of the Regional Counseling Center, Inc.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a nephew, C. Scott Moon and wife Wendy, of Oil City; a niece Kimberly K. Moore and husband, Todd, of Colorado; two great nieces, Emily and Carrie Moore; and a great nephew, C. Michael Moon.
In addition, a special cousin, John Jay Callen, who Bill assisted in raising and considered as a son, resides in Georgia along with his wife, Natalie.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents and a dear sister, D. Jean Moon.
In accordance with Bill’s final wishes, his body will be cremated and there will be no visitation or services. Bill wanted his family and friends to remember him as they knew him in life.
Morrison Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Kirtland Cancer Foundation, PO Box 108, Franklin PA 16323 or a charity of one’s choice.
