Christopher Ryan McKinney
August 20, 1979 – March 11, 2021
Christopher’s Life Celebration Service will be live on the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A. Facebook page on Saturday, March 20, 2021 starting around 10:55 am.
Christopher Ryan “Chris” McKinney, 41 of Lusby, MD and formerly of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away on March 11, 2021 at Georgetown University Hospital. Born August 20, 1979 in Saratoga Springs, NY, he was the son of the late Edward Neal McKinney and Susan Burton Murphy.
Chris graduated from Calvert High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from August 2, 2000 until September 6, 2002. During his enlistment, he served aboard the USS Oak Hill and was stationed at NAB Little Creek. Chris was an Elevator Mechanic for Quality Elevators.
Chris is survived by his wife, Elizabeth A. Kramer whom he married on October 25, 2015 in Lusby, MD; his children, Colin and Jagger Kramer of Lusby, MD; his sister, Jennifer O’Donoghue and her children, Katelyn, Aidan and Finn of Nashua, NH; and step-father Philip Murphy of Prince Frederick, MD.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, March 20, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with a Life Celebration Service conducted by Chaplain Bill Miller following at 11:00 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD. Inurnment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
All are welcome to attend a Celebration of Life gathering that will be held after the service at the Chesapeake Ranch Estates Clubhouse.
Visitation
Saturday, March 20, 2021
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Services
- Life Celebration Service
Saturday, March 20, 2021
11:00 am
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14 Mar 2021
8:27am
I am so sorry for your loss, may the lord hold your family tight in the days ahead.
City
Leominster
State
MA
14 Mar 2021
10:55am
I am thankful to have known Chris in his growing up years and to have seen him recently to see how very much he loved his family. I can still hear his youthful laugh, see his infectious smile, and remember how he enjoyed being with those he loved. I remember him helping me bring in groceries when he was in high school and how he jumped in to help with whatever was needed. What do we do with this unspeakable grief? We look out for others more, love each other more, care for each other more and appreciate each moment of life more. Liz, Colin, Jagger, Jen and families I am so sorry for your loss.
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
16 Mar 2021
12:51pm
We have shared so many great memories from childhood through adulthood. You are more than a friend you are family and always will be. I can still clearly remember all the fun and crazy adventures we shared and how we used to talk about growing old continuing our adventures. Chris we will still continue to share those adventures, although from this point forth I will take the reins and you can guide me from above. You will never be forgotten for you will always be in the hearts and minds of all those that love you.
City
Saint Leonard
State
Md
18 Mar 2021
12:14pm
The Glascoe family from Bayside Forest will remember you with smiles on our faces and laughter in our hearts from all the fun times remembered with our children. You were always welcomed in our home to play video games and just hang out. Our deepest sympathy to Jen and the rest of your family and my God Bless them and give them peace.
City
Myrtle Beach
State
SC
19 Mar 2021
1:18pm
Chris was a good man, who fought the good fight. He made mistakes, like everybody, but unlike everybody, he picked himself up, and kept trying to be better. I think he achieved that. I had known him since he was just a kid. He will be missed.
City
ERIE
State
Pennsylvania
19 Mar 2021
5:58pm
Chris had an amazing heart! He cared deeply and was a true friend. I have many fond memories and fun stories. He was strong, resilient and loving. He was one of those people in my life that I always remembered and appreciated knowing, no matter how long it was between seeing each other. I’m sad to see you go.
City
Saint Leonard
State
MD
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I am so sorry for your loss, may the lord hold your family tight in the days ahead.
I am thankful to have known Chris in his growing up years and to have seen him recently to see how very much he loved his family. I can still hear his youthful laugh, see his infectious smile, and remember how he enjoyed being with those he loved. I remember him helping me bring in groceries when he was in high school and how he jumped in to help with whatever was needed. What do we do with this unspeakable grief? We look out for others more, love each other more, care for each other more and appreciate each moment of life more. Liz, Colin, Jagger, Jen and families I am so sorry for your loss.
We have shared so many great memories from childhood through adulthood. You are more than a friend you are family and always will be. I can still clearly remember all the fun and crazy adventures we shared and how we used to talk about growing old continuing our adventures. Chris we will still continue to share those adventures, although from this point forth I will take the reins and you can guide me from above. You will never be forgotten for you will always be in the hearts and minds of all those that love you.
The Glascoe family from Bayside Forest will remember you with smiles on our faces and laughter in our hearts from all the fun times remembered with our children. You were always welcomed in our home to play video games and just hang out. Our deepest sympathy to Jen and the rest of your family and my God Bless them and give them peace.
Chris was a good man, who fought the good fight. He made mistakes, like everybody, but unlike everybody, he picked himself up, and kept trying to be better. I think he achieved that. I had known him since he was just a kid. He will be missed.
Chris had an amazing heart! He cared deeply and was a true friend. I have many fond memories and fun stories. He was strong, resilient and loving. He was one of those people in my life that I always remembered and appreciated knowing, no matter how long it was between seeing each other. I’m sad to see you go.