Dan K. McKinnon, age 76, a resident of Hudson, FL, passed away peacefully at Bayonet Point Hospital on September 28, 2021.
Dan is survived by his loving wife, Jeanette; his son, Sam McKinnon (Wendy) of North Carolina; his daughter, Danielle Murray (Brian) of North Carolina; his grandchildren, Matthew and Kathrine McKinnon, and Callie and Jackson Murray.
He is preceded in death by his father, Charles (Mac) McKinnon, his mother, Patricia McKinnon, and his son, Michael McKinnon.
Dan, a 20 year retired Marine Staff Sargent, served in Vietnam and upon his return to the United States he served in a variety of duty assignments including as a drill instructor at Paris Island, South Carolina. After retirement he not only worked as a tool and die maker, but also taught at Coastal Carolina Community College (Jacksonville, NC) as a Machine Technology instructor.
The Knights of Columbus Council was very dear to Dan’s heart. He rose in ranks to District Deputy and guided and mentored many men in a variety of councils.
Dan’s Irish Catholic heritage brought him to the Ancient Order of Hibernians in which he held a variety of titles.
An avid fisherman, Dan was a member of the Suncoast Fly Fishing Club, sharing his expansive fishing knowledge and expertise with his fellow fishermen. He loved to make fishing lures, flies, and rods which he generously shared with others. Hunting, another of his passions, enabled him to enjoy being outside and challenged his shooting and bow and arrow skills. His enthusiasm for golf put him on golf courses up to three times a week with a variety of leagues.
A memorial service will take place at Dobies Funeral Home in Hudson, FL, on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Gathering will be from 5:00 – 6:00 PM, followed by a Marine Presentation, a Knights of Columbus Service, and a memorial service by Father George Varkey from St. Thomas Aquinas, New Port Richey, FL.
The family requests masks to be worn by all in attendance at the memorial services.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Dan’s memory may be made to:
For more information, please contact Dobies Funeral Home in Hudson, FL., 727- 868 -4441.
Charles Leskovec
October 3, 2021, 12:21 pm
You will always be remembered for your service to our Nation and your service to our St Thomas Aquinas community. We enjoyed memorable fish feasts thanks to you. Rest in well-deserved Peace, friend.
Brenda Moore
October 3, 2021, 4:00 pm
Our prayers are with Jeanette and Dan’s family. We treasure the memories we have with Dan. He was a force of energy and loved that he blessed our life calling us friends. Rest in Peace Marine, Semper Fidelis.
John Roman
October 4, 2021, 12:45 pm
One of many gentlemen that attend at St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church
I will always have He and his wife in my memories. Most sincere condolences to
the McKinnon family
Atman Atia
December 18, 2021, 10:43 pm
Dan my dear friend I will miss you. Condolences to the family. May you Rest In Peace