Earl Gray McKinney, 85, of Salisbury, formerly of Engelhard, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 1, 2012, at his residence. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 5202 Mooresville Road, Salisbury. A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Salisbury, conducted by the Rev. David Nelson and the Rev. Gene Bruce. Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the McKinney family.