Tresher Derom Mckinney was born on October 10, 1961, in Lee County, MS unto the late Curtis McKinney, Sr. and Bettie Jean Scott McKinney. He gave his life to Christ atan early age, was a member at Hopewell MB Church in Belden, Mississippi. He was baptized under the leadership of Rev. Solomon Young.

Tresher attended school at Belden School in Belden, Mississippi and later transferred to Saltillo School in Saltillo Mississippi. He was a very good football player and received many trophies and awards while in school .

On October 21, 1989, Tresher married the love of his life, Lue B. Jones. Tresher was a factory worker for many years carrying on the roles of lead man and supervisor. His hobbies included doing mechanical work. He loved working on vehicles after he finished his long workdays. As he got older and started having grandchildren, he loved spending time with his grandchildren. One of his favorite things to do became helping his grandson Karson learn the game of football and going to his peewee football games to watch him play. He also enjoyed just sitting on the porch and having loving, meaningful, and funny conversations with his family.

Tresher departed life on July 2, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo Mississippi. He was proceeded in death by his parents and his sister Annette Williams (Bobby).

Tresher leaves to cherish his memories, his beloved wife, Lue B Mckinney; two daughters, Keirstan McKinney of Nettleton, MS and Ashley Gunn (William) of Shannon, MS; seven grandchildren: Karson, Alaysia, Donavan, Kylin, Tyler, Samyia, and Aniya; two great grandchildren, Ozariah and Zayleigh; two brothers Rev. Curtis McKinney Sr. (Melanie) of Tupelo, MS and Arlandors McKinney Sr. (Penelope) of Guntown, MS; four sisters: Angela Glasper (Rev. Charles), Dorothy Johnson (Craig), Prenita McKinney, and Andrea Webster (Lawrence) all of Antioch, CA; special brothers, Derrick, Allen, Kent, Roger, and Hunter; special sister Latesa; and a host  of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.l