Clyde McKinley Key, 91 of Elkin, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at Hugh Chatham Nursing Center. Mr. Key was born May 12, 1918 in Surry County to Millard and Sara Walters Key. He served in the United States Army during World War II. In addition to his parents, Mr. Key was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters. He is survived by several nieces & nephews. A graveside service will be conducted Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 11:00 am at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church cemetery with Rev. Stewart Roten officiating. Full military honors will be provided by Yadkin VFW Post 10346. The family wishes to thank the staff of Hugh Chatham Nursing Center for all their loving care for Mr. Key. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Fund, 109 Mt. Pleasant Church Road, State Road, NC 28676 or Yadkin VFW Post 10346, 2712 Sloans Mill Road, Hamptonville, NC 27020.