Memorial Service for the late Andrew Arthur McKinney, aged 80 of Eastwood, Prince Charles Drive will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday 22nd May 2026 at Church of The Epiphany, Prince Charles Drive, Elizabeth Estates. Officiating will be Canon Atma Budhu assisted byother members of the clergy. Cremation was held.
Left to cherish fond memories of Andrew are his Sister: Winifred (nee McKinney) Thompson; Brother: Anthony McKinney; Sister-in-law: Keva McKinney; Brother-in-law: Michael Thompson; Nieces: Tanya (Mark) Bell, Angela Thompson, Nicoyas (Skilenthius) Hilbert, Valarie Wallace, Alexis (Gill) Cassar, Krishelle (Marquis)Wallace; Nephews: Gregory (Estelle)Thompson, Jamal Davis, Clarence Maccow; Grand Nieces: Shakara and Ajariah Thompson, Davanna Collie, Hillary Wallace, Lennique Bannister; Grand Nephews: D’Angelo Collie, Donovan Thompson, Kye, Skilenthius Jr, Esai Hilbert, Jamil Bell, Tyler Wallace, Shamal Forbes, Jamal Davis Jr, Caden and Cameron Wells; Great grand Nieces: Ashya, Angelisa, Alayjah Thompson, Kaiya Bennet, Marielle Wallace and Amina Cassar; Other relatives and Friends: Fr. Rodney Burrows, Derek Davis, the Butler, McKinney O’Brien and Thompson families, Niven and Cindy Allen, Sammie Bethel, Hope Curry, Claudette Allens, Carolyn Conliffe, Dawne Bethel, Allison Nortje, Beverly Chin, Pat Francis, Adrian Archer; and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
May His Soul Rest in Peace!
2 thoughts on “Andrew Arthur McKinney”
A consummate diplomat and a mentor to many who served as protocol officers. I met Andrew when I joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a summer student in 1981 and all new officers had to work in the Protocol Division. I fell in love with that field of work because of Andrew. He continuously strived for excellence and doing it right the first time. He will always be remembered by all those whom he encountered. May His soul rest in peace and rise in glory!
I met Mr. McKinney as a novice diplomat and found him forceful, fierce, and indefatigable. He taught me that sartorial elegance, for a diplomat, was not only self-expression but also a visible representation of the nation I serve—a lesson that resonates with me even today.
Over time, I also came to appreciate the importance and value of the field of protocol to diplomacy. It creates a professional and respectful environment for successful diplomacy.
In this, Mr. McKinney offered invaluable service to the people and the Government of The Bahamas.
Thank you, Mr. McKinney, for your service.
May you rest in eternal peace.