In Memory
Larry Jim Mckinney
July 4, 1944 - Sept. 20,2017
EDINBURGH , IN - U.S. District Court Judge Larry Jim
McKinney beloved husband, father, father-in-law,
grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, and uncle died
unexpectedly September 20, 2017.
He was born on July 4, 1944, to the late Helen and
Lawrence McKinney. He graduated from South Bend
John Adams, MacMurray College, and Indiana University,
Maurer School of Law. He received honorary doctorates
from Franklin College and MacMurray College.
Larry served in the Indiana Attorney General's oce
before he began the private practice of law at Rogers &
McKinney in Edinburgh. Later he moved to Sargent and
McKinney in Greenwood. He was elected judge of the
Johnson County Circuit Court in 1979 and served there
for eight and a half years. President Ronald Reagan
nominated Larry to the U.S. District Court in 1987, and
he served there until his death.
Larry was devoted to civil education. He worked
tirelessly with the Indiana Bar Foundation's program,
“We the People,” educating middle and high school
students about the Constitution. He also worked with
high school moot court competitions.
His devotion to the concept of justice took him to many
countries as a speaker for the International Judicial
Academy. He shared our system of justice using his
extensive experience as a trial judge to assist judges
working to improve their own skills.
Larry's belief in the need to provide opportunities for
those leaving federal prison lead to his involvement in
the REACH program. Larry's ability to foster cooperation
helped to build a team of dedicated professionals in the
legal system, and students and faculty of the Robert H.
McKinney School of Law to assist in the re-entry of exfelons
into society.
Larry was man of faith who served the Edinburgh
Presbyterian Church in many capacities for more than
forty years. His bonds with pastors and parishioners
No one enjoyed children more than he. Larry's
grandchildren and children of family and friends were
the light of his life. Grandpa Larry had a gift for bringing
joy and laughter into their lives.
He will be remembered for his compassion, his sense of
humor and love of learning. Larry believed in the worth
of all and worked to help others be the best they could
be.
Larry is survived his wife of 51 years, Carole; son, Josh
(Veronica), twin grandchildren Jack and Helen and
grandson Everett; son Andy (Danna); brothers Ed (Judy),
Mike (Bobby), and their children and grandchildren;
sisters-in-law Janet (Bill), Dianne (Harvey) and brother-inlaw
Jim (Sandy) and their children and grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by his sister, Ann. In addition to
family, Larry leaves behind a multitude of friends all
over the United States and the world who treasured
him.
In lieu of owers, the family asks that you donate to the
Indiana Bar Foundation, “We the People Program,” 615
N. Alabama, Suite 122, Indianapolis, IN 46204; or the
Edinburgh Presbyterian Church, 306 E. Main Cross,
Edinburgh, IN 46124.
Funeral services will be private; a memorial ceremony at
the Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse will
be scheduled at a later date.
Arrangements made by Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home in
Edinburgh, Indiana.
Published in the South Bend Tribune on Sept. 26, 2017.
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