In profound sorrow we the Management & Staff of Turnbull's Funeral Home & Crematory Services announce the passing of Mr. Charles Douglas McKay, 86, of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands who passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

Formally of Antigua, BWI, McKay, as he was well known, migrated to St. Thomas in 1960, searching for a better life. He worked construction with various companies for a few years until he was employed by the West Indies Corporation (Bellows International). Charles later found his niche at the Virgin Islands Housing Authority from which he retired, after about 20 years of dedicated service, in the maintenance division. During those years, he could also be found at the French Town Fish Market every Saturday, early in the morning. He was a master at cleaning fish, and created a pleasant experience for all of the customers. His friendly and jovial demeanor was appreciated by all. This part time hustle, caused him to be featured in the Virgin Islands Daily News and Destination Virgin Islands Magazine. Upon retirement, he became a "Gypsy Taxi" driver who was stationed at Four Winds Plaza. His dependability and professionalism made him a personal chauffeur for a few clients. A man of many talents, he was also a part time barber.

Charles' family consists of his wife of 60 years, Isolene O. McKay; daughters: Urma McKay, Arlene McKay, and Marlene McKay Brown; sons: Ira McKay and Douglas (Shanty) McKay. Grandchildren: Reneicescio Malone, Marquis, Marquira, Marquelle and Marquaylla McKay, Dominique Butler, Maurice Hodge, and Abijah McKay *Preceded in death by Deanna Smith, Great grandchildren: Kearra Frett, Minka Malone, Lyla McKay, Raynaea Stevens, Kaiden Slaton and Malachi Hodge Sisters: Pamela M. Anthony, Sylvia M. Harrigan, Carmen M. Francis, Helen M. O'Garro, and Eudaly M. Williams *Preceded in death by Catherine M. Richards, Catherine McKay and Rachel M. Roberts Brother: Donald McKay *Preceded in death by Charles, James and Malcolm McKay Daughter in law: Alicia McKay Sister-in-law law: Sybil McKay Brother in law: K. Denis O'Garro Nieces: Chyrel M. Allen, Iralyn M. Raymo, Jean-Marie M. Williams, Rhonda M. Villafana, Dorne M. Joseph, Elva R. Goodwin, Shirley and Monaly Richards, Margret, Monaly and Debra McKay, Chandra M. Francis, Kishma M. Anthony, Cherecia M. Gumbs, Charmaine Francis, Shymoula F. King, Lynda Harrigan, Joycelyn and Sandra Anthony, Cecile A. Bryan, LaVerne O. Josiah, Wendy O'Garro, Avery M. Shaw, Avril W. Maynard, Eshelle and Victoria Williams, Jane and Karen Williams, Dasilyn and Susena Baptiste, Virginia R. Benjamin, Jean, Eva, Ethlyn, Donna, Gloria, Verlyn, Lena and Mary McKay, Jane and Karen Williams *Preceded in death by Carlene M. Byers, Augusta R. Browne, Marilyn R. Daniel Nephews: Duain, Donald Jr. and Roger McKay, James Jr., Dorian, Everton, Troy and Edward McKay, Charles (Jeff) and Matthew McKay, Austin (Tempo), Ronald, Aldrick, Eric (Fajah) and Athneil (Bobby) Thomas, James, Lennox and Alvin Francis, Charles and Henderson Harrigan. Rupert Anthony, Fitzroy (Figgy) O'Garro, James, Douglas and Benjamin Williams, Keithroy, and Calvin Roberts, Radley and George Baptiste, Glenroy and Kelvin McKay *Preceded in death by Reginald Williams Jr., David Roberts Edward Harrigan and Denroy Harrigan Adopted children: Glendon Diaz and Charmaine Diaz-Mullian Special cousins: Annetta Lake and Eliza Chinnery Special niece in law: Genevieve Thomas Special God-son: Christopher Joseph Jr. Special God daughters: Monique R Richards, Estellita Peterson and Joycelyn Adams Adopted sister: Gloria Joseph Many great and great-great nieces and nephews to include Shalia Sheridan (daughter Shamiyah Paterson), Shadeia Sheridan, and many other family and friends too numerous to mention.