Celebrating the life of
William Burke McKenna
January 05, 1937 - May 29, 2009
William Burke McKenna
SAVANNAH – William Burke McKenna, 72, died Friday, May 29, 2009, at Candler Hospital.
The Savannah native attended Benedictine Military School and graduated from The Portsmouth Priory and the University of North Carolina.
He retired from McKenna Supply Company in 1989 following 25 years of employment.
Mr. McKenna was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and the Hibernian Society.
Surviving are his wife, Marion Oxnard McKenna of Savannah, a daughter, Virginia Page McKenna of Athens, GA; a son, William Burke McKenna, Jr. of Los Angeles,
CA; and four grandchildren, Ward Archibald of Athens, Adeliene Oxnard Archibald of Athens, Charles McKenna of Los Angeles and Leo McKenna of Los Angeles.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 30, 2009, at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with The Reverend Msgr. P. James Costigan, officiant.
Interment will be private
Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Hibernian Society.
The family suggests that remembrances be made to St. Mary's Home, 2170 East Victory Dr., Savannah, GA 31404 or to St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, P.O. Box 30859, Savannah, GA 31410.
TO Billy McKenna's family, Only today, 3-22-2010, did I learn about Billy via Tommy Sheehan's obituary. I am stunned. I am so sorry. He was a remarkable, colorful magnificent character and man. I can only imagine how much you must be missing him everyday. You and he are in my prayers and thoughts. The world is an emptier, duller place without him.
- Peggy Roney, Avondale Estates, GA
Dear Marion and family, I am deeply sadened by the loss of Bill. He will be missed by many. We just heard about this yesterday, 06/09/09. The prayers of my family, Tommy McGee and my brother Mike are with you. We always enjoyed working with Bill, through thick and thin. God Bless
- Steve Whitmore, Savannah, GA
Billy lived on Charlton Street. He would leave his house always at the very last moment, come down Whitaker Street and pick me up in his Model A Ford. We would race to 33rd street, park the car, and run as fast as we could to make formation at B.C. to avoid getting demerits. It was always 'down to the wire'. On many days, after school, Billy would drive George Mavrikis to his Augusta Avenue home, way out of the way, then take me home to Whitaker and Taylor. Sometime we would go to Triple X or around and about. Billy was my good friend. Bright, always fun to be around, a really good guy. He never changed. It was great that we shared some very important years together. Norman Dolgoff
- Norman Dolgoff, Savannah, GA
Please accept our sincere sympathy - We heard on Sunday of Bill's passing - We were shocked - We remember his kindness and consideration when were starting to build our home back in 1986 - Time has gone by too quickly - We will miss him and pray for him. We will pray for you and your Family as well.
- Barbara & Stephen Bush, Bluffton, SC
Please accept our deepest condolences on Bill's passing. If we can be of any help to you, please don't hesitate to call upon us. John and Delinda Statts
- John and Delinda Statts, Savannah, GA
Dear Mrs. McKenna, Virginia, and Will - so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Deepest condolences. Andrea Su
- Andrea Su, Rutherford, NJ
we will miss your friendly smile at church carl griffith
- carl griffith, savannah, GA
I will deeply miss your words of encouragement, intelligence, and most of all your banter and jokes. I feel blessed to have met you. My thoughts are with your family and friends.
- Angie Alberson, Savannah, GA
Dear Marion and Family: We were very fond of Billy and mourn his passing.He and I shared the same opinions regarding Gascoigne Bluff and we shared Gascoigne Bluff as if we owned the 500 acres for years and our tranquility lasted until Jim Black showed up. Billy backed me every time as I did him, he was a stanch ally. We wish you well! John and Adeline
- John and Adeline Hersey, Bluffton, SC
Dear Marion: So sorry to hear of your loss. Will keep you in my prayers.
- Margo Lang, Savannah, GA
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
- Erial Cope, Savannah, GA
We love you, Marion. God bless you and your family. We shall truly miss our Billy.
- Linda & Lindy Willis, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts are with your family. Savannah just won't seem the same without Billy. I will miss his wisdom and wit.
- Beth and Karl Scott, Madison, GA
TO Billy McKenna's family, Only today, 3-22-2010, did I learn about Billy via Tommy Sheehan's obituary. I am stunned. I am so sorry. He was a remarkable, colorful magnificent character and man. I can only imagine how much you must be missing him everyday. You and he are in my prayers and thoughts. The world is an emptier, duller place without him.
- Peggy Roney, Avondale Estates, GA
Dear Marion and family, I am deeply sadened by the loss of Bill. He will be missed by many. We just heard about this yesterday, 06/09/09. The prayers of my family, Tommy McGee and my brother Mike are with you. We always enjoyed working with Bill, through thick and thin. God Bless
- Steve Whitmore, Savannah, GA
Billy lived on Charlton Street. He would leave his house always at the very last moment, come down Whitaker Street and pick me up in his Model A Ford. We would race to 33rd street, park the car, and run as fast as we could to make formation at B.C. to avoid getting demerits. It was always 'down to the wire'. On many days, after school, Billy would drive George Mavrikis to his Augusta Avenue home, way out of the way, then take me home to Whitaker and Taylor. Sometime we would go to Triple X or around and about. Billy was my good friend. Bright, always fun to be around, a really good guy. He never changed. It was great that we shared some very important years together. Norman Dolgoff
- Norman Dolgoff, Savannah, GA
Please accept our sincere sympathy - We heard on Sunday of Bill's passing - We were shocked - We remember his kindness and consideration when were starting to build our home back in 1986 - Time has gone by too quickly - We will miss him and pray for him. We will pray for you and your Family as well.
- Barbara & Stephen Bush, Bluffton, SC
Please accept our deepest condolences on Bill's passing. If we can be of any help to you, please don't hesitate to call upon us. John and Delinda Statts
- John and Delinda Statts, Savannah, GA
Dear Mrs. McKenna, Virginia, and Will - so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Deepest condolences. Andrea Su
- Andrea Su, Rutherford, NJ
we will miss your friendly smile at church carl griffith
- carl griffith, savannah, GA
I will deeply miss your words of encouragement, intelligence, and most of all your banter and jokes. I feel blessed to have met you. My thoughts are with your family and friends.
- Angie Alberson, Savannah, GA
Dear Marion and Family: We were very fond of Billy and mourn his passing.He and I shared the same opinions regarding Gascoigne Bluff and we shared Gascoigne Bluff as if we owned the 500 acres for years and our tranquility lasted until Jim Black showed up. Billy backed me every time as I did him, he was a stanch ally. We wish you well! John and Adeline
- John and Adeline Hersey, Bluffton, SC
Dear Marion: So sorry to hear of your loss. Will keep you in my prayers.
- Margo Lang, Savannah, GA
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
- Erial Cope, Savannah, GA
We love you, Marion. God bless you and your family. We shall truly miss our Billy.
- Linda & Lindy Willis, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts are with your family. Savannah just won't seem the same without Billy. I will miss his wisdom and wit.
- Beth and Karl Scott, Madison, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
