McKinley Washington Jr. facts for kids

Quick facts for kids McKinley Washington Jr.
Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 45th district
In office 1990–2000
Preceded by	Peden B. McLeod
Succeeded by	Clementa C. Pinckney
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 116th district
In office 1975–1990
Personal details
Born	(1936-08-08)August 8, 1936 Mayesville, South Carolina, U.S.
Died	July 24, 2022(2022-07-24) (aged 85)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Beulah
Children	2
Residences	Ravenel, South Carolina, U.S.
Alma mater	Johnson C. Smith University
Occupation	Politician, Presbyterian minister

McKinley Washington Jr. (August 8, 1936 – July 24, 2022) was an American politician in the state of South Carolina. He served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1975 to 1990 and the South Carolina Senate from 1990 to 2000. He was the pastor of the Edisto Presbyterian Church in Edisto Beach, South Carolina. Washington received his bachelor's degree from Johnson C. Smith University and his master's degree in divinity from Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary.

In 1992, the bridge on South Carolina Highway 174 over the Dawhoo River in Charleston County was named the McKinley Washington, Jr. Bridge in honor of the distinguished service that Senator Washington has given to the district in which he has served and to the State.