of Bryan, TX
December 25, 1928 - January 15, 2019
Rev. James Franklin Kinney,90, a resident of Bryan, Texas formerly of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 in Bryan. He was born on December 25, 1928, in Scranton, Arkansas to his parents, Cordie and Etta (Hunter) Kinney.
He graduated from Scranton High School, College of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas with a Bachelors of Arts degree. He also graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, Arkansas with a Masters Degree in Education and the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas with a Masters of Divinity.
Rev. Kinney was a former member of Battery B, 937th FA, BN Arkansas National Guard and served in the Korean War as an Army Sergeant First Class.
He was a retired school teacher having taught in the Paris School District and the Magazine School District. He was a retired Southern Baptist preacher, serving churches for forty years in Oklahoma and Arkansas. He and Lois also served in Oklahoma on the Southern Baptist Home Mission Board during his ministry. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Paris, Arkansas at the time of his death.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Cordie and Etta Kinney and his wife of 62 years, Lois Mae Kinney.
Rev. Kinney is survived by two daughters, DeAnn McElhaney and husband, James W. of Bryan, Texas and Karen Schluterman of Magazine, Arkansas and three grandchildren, Breanna McElhaney, Will McElhaney and Jack Schluterman.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., on Friday, January 18, 2019, at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Paris with the Rev. Clyde Vire officiating. Burial with military honors provided by the United States Army Honor Guard will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Pallbearers will be Charlie Reames, Donnie Reames, Robert Reames, Will Beason, Don Murray and Jackie Wood.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for Southern Baptist missions in Rev. James Kinney's memory through First Baptist Church in Paris.
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15 Condolence(s)
Scott H Breed
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Sorry to hear of Pastor Kinney's death. He was a kind man full of the joy of the Lord. I think he ran a great "race" and finished well. God's peace to the family and loved ones.
Florence Frederick
Monday, January 21, 2019
My sympathy to all. Your parents were great clients of mine for many years. Always loved visiting with them on their annual office visit. They loved both of you dearly. Hold on to all the great memories. I am sure they are in heaven with our Lord.
Kelli Burnard
Friday, January 18, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Karen and family!! James was such a wonderful and special man and a very dear friend to our family!
Monty Pratt Lowery
Thursday, January 17, 2019
My dears, They are together again and happy. I felt he would go soon after Lois. I loved them both. James was my teacher in high school and I enjoyed being in his class. A friend of mine, Henry Etta Wilhite, was also in the class and we would do little mischevious things (just in fun) He would try to reprimand us but would get tickled and laugh. That's why we would do it. We loved him. James and her brother were friends and I think in service together. I am so sorry but I won't be able to come to his service either. You girls will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love you, Monty
Billy E Welch
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Old soldiers never die.
Donnie Tracy
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Family
I want God to give y'all a special blessing.My condolences
Go out to the family.I know how you all feel and what you are going through.
I lost my dad in 1980 mom in1995.
You ahve a big hole in your heart
time will heal. Keep your memory's.
GOD BLESS
Darlene Friddle Becker
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. Lois Mae & i were friends growing up. They were a swell couple & served the lord well. May they both be at peace in heaven.
Rita Eckart
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Karen, I so loved your Dad coming into the Library and visiting with him about the war and his exploits there. Please know that he and your Mom are joyfully singing the Lord's praises together forever. Peace be with you and your family.
CONNIE SANDERS
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
DeAnn, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers & Love to you & your families...
Jaime Nelson
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Mr. Kinney was a wonderful man. He will be sorely missed. Our love and prayers go out to his family.
Celeste Fox
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Karen and DeAnn,
It is not unheard of for spouses who have been married many,many years to pass away within days, weeks or a few months of each other. It seems unfair for the loved ones left behind. Just imagine though the joyful reunion your Mom and Dad had in heaven. They are together again forever - only apart for a very short time. Please let that console you.
Neal and Tamara Wade
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Your Family is in our thoughts and prayers, Bro and Mrs Kinney are in paradise together!
Prayers!
Neal and Tamara Wade
Gina Price
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Girls, I am so sorry for your double loss. They were such a precious couple. Now reunited in Heaven.
Your dad was always the quiet one. Your sweet Mama said that's because she never gave him much chance to talk.
Prayers an hugs to your familys.
Yvonne Hickman Moffet
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Brother Kinney was a very special and kind person a good minister he will be missed but rejoice he is in Heaven!!
Marita Cooper
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
We sure will miss Bro. Kinney, we knew him well and had some really awesome worship services together. My prayer for all his family for comfort and peace through this difficult time. Lord Jesus wrap your loving arms around each family member and give them peace and comfort. AMEN