Cornelius Mckinney-Bynum

Cornelius McKinney-Bynum, 20, passed away on January 14, 2025, at home in Kansas City, MO. He was born on September 14, 2004, in Kansas City, MO, to Odell E. Bynum Sr. and Marshon Marie Bynum.

Cornelius grew up in Kansas City and graduated from Ruskin High School. He began working for Olin Corporation as a production packer, where he was employed for two years.

He was preceded in death by his uncle, Ronald McKinney II; grandmother, Curtistean Brumm Bynum; and grandfathers, Odell Scott and Wilbert Crump.

He is survived by his mother, Marshon M. Bynum; father, Odell E. Bynum Sr. (Debora); grandmother, Kathy Taylor; grandfather, Ronald McKinney Sr.; and siblings: Isaiah McKinney, Preston McKinney, Meshawn Jackson (Quentin), Khyairr Franklin (Keyona), Odell E. Bynum Jr., Kayla Bynum, Dominique Bynum, Ty Bynum, Sophia Cobbins (Michael), Gabriell Butler, and Morgan Butler.

He is also survived by his loving girlfriend, Alannha Sun.

Cornelius will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.