Danny Lee McKinley, 77, of Groves, Texas passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Danny was born May 26, 1939 in Port Arthur, Texas to Ira Lee McKinley and Julia Boyd McKinley. He was a resident of Houston for 55 years before returning to this area. Danny was a retired pianist and proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserve. Survivors include his brother, Paul McKinley and his wife Fay of Groves; and sister, Barbara Whihongi of Salt Lake, Utah. Cremation was handled by Levingston Funeral Home in Groves.