Mr. Shawn Terrell McKinney
(August 11, 1974 - February 13, 2026)
Viewing Location: Zion Baptist Church, 801 Washington Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Friday, February 27, 2026 / 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon
Funeral Location: Zion Baptist Church, 801 Washington Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Friday, February 27, 2026 / 12:00 Noon
Interment Location: Woodlawn Cemetery, 10216 Farrow Road, Blythewood, South Carolina
Mary and family. My prayers and condolences for your loss.
Our cousin passed away far too soon. He was truly a great guy and family man. Always fun to be around.
Life is so short. I’m so grateful for the summers and special occasions when we would travel from up north to the South and make memories with our family on into our adult life when you would just check in to see how the kids and I are doing. Those moments didn’t seem like anything extraordinary at the time, but I see how precious they really were.
The pictures of you holding my boys when they were babies and giving my brother and son his haircuts when we saw you may seem like small memories, but they mean everything.
I’m thankful I have those moments to hold onto. You will always be remembered and deeply missed. 🤍
I remember when i first met you at unlimited hair/barber shop years ago you were always cheerful and caring person with great heart and someone I can always talk to when going thru things you always had my back especially when my mother passed away you made sure I did right thing and focus on myself and kids I had plans come home and get me hair cut from one best barbers I ever had I wasn’t expecting to be writing a fair well one thing I can say anybody who ever met you or been friends know for sure you were a amazing person to be around with great vibes and energy until we meet again may heaven gates bless you with open arms my friend I’m not gone be able shake this feeling it feels so unreal if heaven had phone u call you….. you touched a lot people hearts this really hurts Cheeto you will be remembered and missed most definitely we love you
We send condolences and lifting prayers to Mary and the family. May the cherished memories of Shawn bring you comfort in this time of sorrow. Sending you love, strength, and comfort during this time of bereavement.
You made our first visit to that space in SC so memorable my sister’s and I will never forget it. You remained our friend till thr end
Mary and all of Shawn’s family. I extend my deepest sympathy and prayers. May God continue to wrap his arms around you granting comfort and peace.
Shawn “Cheeto” I am going to miss your jokes, laugh and smile. You touched a lot of lives. Praying for your family.
RIH. He was a special person. God’s son. Always spoke positivity. He cut my son’s hair for the past year and a half. My son is only 4 yrs old and has managed to enjoy haircuts and be a big boy all due to Shawn’s help and dedication. He will be missed. Thankful and grateful for you brother.
The family and friends of Shawn you have my deepest condolences in the transition of your love one. To be absent from this body is to be presence with the Lord. 🙏🏾👏🏾
Chetto, my barber for 20 years or more. You just cut my hair two weeks ago!. You were by far the best in cutting my hair. You had gifted hands. Chetto cut not only my hair but on several occasions my son and grandson’s whose hair texture is like mine.
Chetto and I bonded and I remember when his son was just a little boy hanging with him in the shop. Whenever Chetto changed locations, I followed him. He and I bonded in a mother/ son way. He shared a lot of his life’s stories and experiences with me. Chetto was a beautiful human being both inside and out. His death has hit me hard.
May he find his much deserved peace and rest as the angles guide him to his reward. Love forever my dear friend and I will cherish the picture that we took together a short while ago. 🙏🏾
My teenage love, but my forever, Shawn Terrell, as I called you, you broke me down big time with this. 32yrs of friendship and memories. I’m going to miss your texts and calls, you updating me on your son and granddaughters, your latest fashion splurges and upcoming plans for your cars. I know your mom, dad, and little sister welcomed you with opening arms. You will be forever loved, missed, and remembered…….your VA Babygirl, Karen Marlene 💔
You became family and it was the best. Big heart ❤️ Big smile Big Brother. Lil Sis, thank you for the talks. It was short but you are a soul no one will ever forget. Love you Mimi
I am saddened to hear of your passing I enjoyed cooking and sharing a family meal on Sundays. Thanks for all of the home decorating tips and willingness to help. Thanks for the love you were as a son to me I love you and will miss you.
To my Big Brother,
Though by marriage & even before then all seven of us vowed there were no “step-siblings” we are and will ALWAYS be a unit. This hurts my heart so badly, but I rejoice knowing you are traveling in light to go on your next journey. May the ancestors greet you with open arms.
Save me a spot with the mic 🎶🎵
Love always your little sister🤍
Rip shawn.always with a big smile ,with a loving kind heart. my Hat buddy.
I would like to send my sincere condolences to the McKinney Family. Cheeto was an awesome person, he always know how to brighten up everyone’s day, he is always supportive, and i am so thankful to him in my life. He was more than a barber to me, cuz i have always considered him as a brother. We have gotten real close and he is always a good listener. He is always there when you neeed him so with that benng said. Cheeto, my brother Will is always going to remember all the fun memories we had together.
You weren’t just a barber, you were a friend, listener, and a light in the room. Your talent went beyond the chair. Your hands were gifted and your heart was pure. Your presence made everyone feel seen and valued. Your spirit left a mark on so many lives. Thank you for the laughs, the conversations, the loyalty, and friendship. You will be FOREVER be missed and Never Forgotten.
Cheeto you will always be MY partner💪🏾❤️ 🪽
Shawn, my son, father, and best friend, hearing this news, broke me. You have a big, loving heart and are kind to everyone you meet. I’m truly going to miss your smile and talks. We all love you.
The Bowles Family.
To a awesome friend who encouraged and was always there when you needed him a real one, I just talk to you about styling some outfits for me on Feb 1st as you did last year and then I see this on Feb 16th you will be missed and remembered my condolences to his son and family that I meet couple years ago when I took him to Virginia Rest in Power Cheeto
Gonna miss u man…We had some great talks and alot of wisdom. Neva gonna be another you bro. Love you Cheeto
My condolences to the family Cheeto played a big impact in my life since I was kid when I got my first cut. Cheeto was somthing like a lips to me we would talk about life and things going on and he would always tell me, it’s always light on the other side of the tunnel baby boy. Don’t never quite. So with that being said love you Cheeto and thanks for me being there in times I needed someone to go to and being able to push me . You will never be forgotten.Peace god !
Shawn shared a praise report with me after the Zion Baptist Church choir sung a song
that uplifted his spirit. He said in part, he became excited about the Lord and about praising the Lord!. I can still see that big smile on his face and his excitement! Now he can praise him and sit at the Lord’s feet and really be excited in the glory of God! Shawn,your church family shall miss you. With much love
Sending my deepest sympathies to the family. Cheeto was a wonderful person and a great friend . I will miss my barber and friend.
When is the day? I don’t see anything?
Our deepest sympathy and condolences and prayers.
Rest easy Cheeto. My barber for years. Great man always the same when you saw him. You will be missed.
He was the most amazing friend ,barber that anyone could ever have in life .And he will be missed and never forgotten.
Mrs. Mary, Shawn was a great guy. We sang on choir at Gill Creek Church. Always a pleasant smile. God bless you and the family.
Shawn known also as Cheeto was a blessing .That’s was my big brother and really loved his nephews Sending my deepest condolences to the family and friends much love and prayers. You are truly going to be miss I love you forever until we meet again.
Remembering my young brother and times standing side by side singing the praises to God. I loved listening to that bumming base on the jubilee choir. I’m sure it touched a lot of hearts around Zion Baptist Church. Rest on my brother and we will see on the other side in Glory. I
To Ms. Mary and other family members,
Sending love and condolences. Shawn was a well
mannered and respectful individual. I remembered
his time with the Gospel choir, he loved to sing. God
is the only one to give you all the strength you need.