The Kentucky birth index lists Ralph McKinney, born 28 Apr 1916 in Breathitt Co. (a misindexing of Rowan Co.
11), mother’s maiden name Connie Jones.
The SSDI lists Ralph McKinney, born 28 Apr 1916, died 14 Apr 2005, last residence Dunellon, Marion Co., Florida, SSN issued in Kentucky before 1951.
His obituary in the Indianapolis Star reported “Ralph McKinney 88, passed away April 14, 2005. He was born in Rowan County, KY on April 27, 1916. Mr. McKinney was a former resident of Indianapolis, IN and retired from Carrier United Tech., later moving to Dunnellon, FL where he lived for 22 years. He was preceded in death by brothers: Ray, Robert & Russell. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Dalton McKinney; daughter, Carolyn Ballard; sister, Maxine Cousert; brothers: Malcolm, Luster & Lester. Services will be held in Ocala, FL at the Roberts Funeral Home at 11 a.m. April 19th with calling one hour before.”