Eldon McKimmey, Sr

Eldon L. 'Bud' McKimmey, Sr., 75, of Juniata, Nebraska, died Tuesday, February 4, 2003 at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital.

Memorial services will be Saturday, February 8, 2003; 10:00 A.M. at Butler-Volland Chapel. Burial will be in Juniata Cemetery, Juniata, Nebraska.

Eldon L. 'Bud' McKimmey, Sr. was born August 26, 1927 in Loup County, Nebraska to Ralph W. & Edna L. (Parker) McKimmey As a teenager, he worked on a Nevada Ranch for two summers. He married Elaine K. Graham in Broken Bow, Nebraska on May 29, 1947. He moved from Custer County, Nebraska to Adams County, Nebraska in 1953 and was a truck driver for Consolidated Motor Freight for over 30 years, before his retirement. He was a member of Teamsters Local #554.

Eldon L. 'Bud' McKimmey, Sr. was preceded in death by his parents, 1 granddaughter, 2 great grandchildren, 6 brothers and 3 sisters.

Survivors include,
Wife: Elaine McKimmey - Juniata, NE
Daughter & Son-in-law: Kathryn & Warren Hamer - Juniata, NE
Sons & Daughters-in-law: Eldon L. Jr. & Darlene McKimmey - Gilmore City, IA
Donald R. & Cindy McKimmey - Hampton, NE
Ralph W. & Peggy McKimmey - Kenesaw, NE
Michael A. & Deborah McKimmey - Fort Carson, CO
Tim E. & Patty McKimmey - Kenesaw, NE
18 Grandchildren
20 Great Grandchildren
Brother: Chester R. McKimmey - Broken Bow, NE

In lieu of flowers, donations to Juniata Fire Department, Juniata, NE

VISITATION:
Thur. 2-6-03; 5pm-9pm
Fri. 2-7-03; 9am-9pm with family present 6-8pm
Sat. 2-8-03; 9am until service time