Derrick K. McKinley, age 33, of Elwood, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital.

Derrick was born in Anderson on August 15, 1986, to the late Terry McKinley and Marysue (Casto) McKinley-Neff.  Derrick graduated from Elwood Community High School in 2005.

Derrick was formerly employed at Hartley Grain Company.  He was a member of the American Legion Riders.  Derrick enjoyed riding his motorcycle and being outdoors.   He loved his family and especially his children.  Derrick will be sadly missed by many.

Derrick is survived by  his mother, Marysue (Kyle) McKinley-Neff, his children; Bretton, Madighan, sister; Tiffany (Nick) Pearson, brothers, Skyler Neff and Austin Neff, two nieces; Gracie & Maria Pearson, special friends & brothers; Jonathon Rogers, Timothy Durr, Tyler Vinson, Kyle Riley, Greg Boyland, Nick LaShure, Tony Ashbaugh, Chris Lovell, and Mitch Pierce; and several aunts, uncles & cousins

Derrick was preceded in death by his father, Terry K. McKinley, son, Wyatt McKinley.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 am on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the Elwood Cemetery with Pastor Greg Boyland officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Derrick McKinley’s Children Trust Fund through Dunnichay Funeral Home or First Farmers Bank & Trust.

Online condolences can be given at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com