Douglas Scott McKinstry, 68, husband of Kathryn McKinstry for 47 years, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 5, 2022.
Born in Flint, Michigan, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Beverly Thornton McKinstry.
“Scott” was a member of Grace Baptist Church and was excited to be a part of the growing ministry at Grace. Of all his many talents and accomplishments, nothing meant more to him than the privilege of serving in the local church. After three years of biblical studies in college in the early seventies, Scott would go on to teach himself typesetting and, later, publishing. He used his skills to start an advertising business in lower Michigan and then transitioned into publishing. He also enjoyed the opportunity to work in the music industry in Nashville and Greenville, South Carolina in his later years.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Melanie Morrison, Julie Whitten and husband, Mark, Douglas McKinstry, Jr. and wife, Tara, Amanda Koch and husband, Joshua; 17 grandchildren, Alicia Augustine, Natalie Augustine, Maximus Morrison, Adam Hausler, Brady Hausler and wife, Morgan, Jedediah Whitten, Silas Whitten, Seth Whitten, Seanna Whitten, Banan McKinstry, Donegan McKinstry, Violet McKinstry, Raymond Koch, Noah Koch, Abigail Koch, Ava Koch, and Hadassah Koch; three sisters, Sally Hutchinson and Gayle Barlow and husband, Walter, and Nancy McKinstry; and a brother, Michael McKinstry.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, January 12, 2022, from 1:30 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Southeast in Simpsonville, South Carolina, followed by the funeral service at 3:00 p.m.
Family and friends who are unable to attend the service can view the Live Stream by clicking on the “Watch Livestream” button located on the main obituary page.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to: Grace Baptist Church, 345 Metric Road, Laurens, SC 29360.
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