Jerry Bryan McKinney, Sr.

Jerry Bryan McKinney, Sr., 91, of North Little Rock, died November 22, 2025. He was born September 17, 1934, in Belleville, AR to Bryan Russell and Birdie Mae (Butts) McKinney.

He joined the Arkansas Air National Guard while attending Little Rock Central High and retired as a Master Sergeant. He worked as an electrician all his life, and was a retired member of the IBEW, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

He was predeceased by his parents; first wife, Rachel Annette (Powell); and son, Scott A. He is survived by his wife, Sandye; and 3 children: Jerry Bryan, Jr., Rachael Anne (McKinney) Braud, and Darren G. He had 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 1 great, great-grandchild.

Arrangements by Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home North Little Rock. Jerry’s ashes, per his wishes, will be scattered at the Romance Cemetery in Romance, AR.

Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., North Little Rock, AR  72114