Robert Andrew Price

Robert Andrew Price was born Bert Alan McKinney on 20 May, 1959 in El Paso, TX to Lucian Bowers McKinney and Bertha Lucille Smith McKinney while his father was stationed at White Sands Missile Range in Las Cruces, New Mexico. As an “Army Brat,” he was frequently moved as dictated by his father’s lifetime Army service. After his mother’s divorce from his father, Bert spent most of his life in Oklahoma City and Anadarko, OK where is mother’s family resided. Robert had medical issues that weren’t addressed in Oklahoma so he moved to Chanute, Topeka, then Mayetta, KS with his stepmother who cared for him through illnesses and surgeries. They moved to Muskogee in August of 2019. Robert was given his first guitar at age 10 by his brother, Lucian Jr, and taught himself how to play by fingering one string at a time to see how many notes he could get from it. He never studied music but knew exactly what string and fret made what sound and could play anything by hearing it. He was a member of Twenty Two Life band with Dave Van Llewllyn and Bill Hemmert. He and Dave cut his first CD titled “Worthless” on which Bert sings and plays all instruments, accompanied only by Dave on the drums. After being accidently shot in the head in 2017, Robert developed an appreciation, respect, and love of God for sparing his life. He occasionally attended New Life Assembly of God Church in Fort Gibson and often expressed his gratitude for their kindness to him and prayers for him. It was his wish that Pastor Lonnie Orman officiate his funeral in the church. Robert passed away in the early morning hours of 25 April, 2025 in his bed from an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Steven Leroy McKinney and Lucian Bowers McKinney Jr; and a sister, Candace Ruth McKinney Parham. He is survived by his stepmother, Rebekkah Sabina Remington, a half brother, Alva Bryant McKinney, a half sister, Katherine Marie McKinney Martinez, and five nieces and nephews who he adored. He was estranged from other nieces and nephews. Robert was twice married and divorced but had no children of his own. Robert's life will be celebrated on Friday, June 6th, 2025 at 2PM at New Life Assembly of God Church in Fort Gibson with Rev Lonnie Orman officiating. The family of Robert Andrew Price has entrusted his care and cremation to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home and Crematory, Muskogee. 918-910-8883. Online condolences may be left for Robert's family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Robert Andrew Price

May 20, 1959 - April 25, 2025