Sam Arthur McKinney, 19, of Centerton, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025 in Bentonville, Arkansas. He was born on April 27, 2005 in Missouri to the late Gene McKinney and Tina Carnes. Sam enjoyed exploring the outdoors and mountain biking. Another passion of his was playing video games on all of his consoles. His love for animals of all kinds was well known. Sam was preceded in death by his sister, Kelly McKinney.

He is survived by his eight siblings, Karen Suero and her husband Francisco, Grace Phillips and her husband Ken, Denver McKinney and his wife Dawn, Kevin McKinney and his wife Shannon, Philip Prim and his wife Valeria, Tyler Prim, Brandon Prim, and Chris Prim; numerous other family members and friends.

Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Benton County Memorial Park & Funeral Home in Rogers, Arkansas with Pastor Brandon Cox officiating. The family request memorial contributions be made to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, https://bestfriends.org/how-you-can-help.