Dr. Charles E. McKay, Jr. of Huntington passed away peacefully on June 9th at the age of 92.
Dr. McKay attended Greenville High School in Greenville, SC and Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, VA.; then graduated from the University of Virginia Medical School in Charlottesville, VA. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, before joining Cabell Huntington Hospital in 1952 where he served with great dedication for 30 years as Radiologist and Director of Services until 1983. Dr. McKay was an avid golfer and longstanding member of Guyan Golf and Country Club. In addition, he became a licensed pilot mid-career, traveling extensively throughout the United States with his wife. Dr. McKay was the son of the late Charles E. McKay, Sr. and Mildred (McKinney) McKay of Greenville, South Carolina. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Bernice Gregory McKay of Penhook, VA. He is survived by a sister, Margaret McKay Franks (Paul) of Augusta, GA; and three children: Charles E. McKay III (Tammy) of Nashville, TN; John G. McKay (Rebecca) of Greer, SC; Gina McKay Lodge (Robert) of Oberlin, OH; as well as eleven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. The family wishes to thank dear friends and caregivers, Gayle Riddle and Wateka LaPrad for their loving care and support. A private service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Doctors Without Borders.