McKinley Otis Howard Jr.

McKinley Otis Howard Jr. passed away on January 26, 2026, at University Health in Kansas City, MO. He was born on March 22, 1961, in Birmingham, Alabama to McKinley Otis Howard and Ruth Ann Howard. June, Mac, and Jr. Were his loving nicknames heard throughout his life journey.

McKinley grew up in Kansas City, MO and attended Southeast High School.

McKinley worked several industrial jobs over the years.

McKinley was an award winning two-stepper and was known for being an immaculate dresser and avid storyteller.

McKinley is survived by his parents, McKinley Howard Sr. And Ruth A. Howard; his children: Al’ Jeron Howard, Kenyuana Howard, Jeremy Smith, Latrice Jefferson, and LaToya Milligan; his siblings: Lenora Billups, Orlando Howard, Sheryl D. Howard, Schniquitta Howard, Karl D. Howard; grandkids: Ventrail Cobbins Jr. Kye Jordan, Vance Cobbins, Khaliq Howard-Johnson, Loyal Howard, Sariyah Howard, Marleigh Henry, and a host of other relatives and friends.