James M. Kinney Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James M. Kinney, age 76, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at his home. He was born February 24, 1944, in Atlanta, Texas, the son of Chester and Maggie (Wiley) Kinney. James graduated high school in Queen City with the Class of 1962. James married Betty Green; this union was blessed with two sons, they later divorced. He married Kristina (Toomey) Troyer on October 6, 1990 in Irving, Texas. James served in the National Guard and United States Army. He was honorably discharged February 28, 1969 after serving 8 years. He was an Electrician and Mechanical Engineer. James enjoyed the outdoors. He spent a lot of time camping, fishing, four-wheeling, and hunting. He was very talented. He could fix anything and he created many wood projects. He especially enjoyed the time he spent visiting with his friends. He was a member of the Lake Garnett Sporting Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Maggie Kinney; and one sister, Brenda Kay Kinney. James is survived by his wife, Kristie Kinney, of the home; two sons, James Michael Kinney and wife Kristy; and Brian Keith Kinney, all of San Antonio, Texas; one step-daughter, Jessica Troyer and Jeremiah Boisclair of Garnett, Kansas; one step-son, Jonathan Troyer of Garnett, Kansas; three grandchildren, Susan Stephens, Preston and Isabella Boisclair; one great granddaughter, Dahlia Stephens; mother-in-law, Zella Teter and husband LeRoy of Garnett, Kansas; father-in-law, Ed Toomey and wife Linna of Gardner, Kansas; one brother, Jerry Kinney and wife Eva of Ingleside, Texas; one sister, Linda Richardson and husband Allen of Queen City, Texas; sister-in-law, Kathy Green and husband Gilbert of Colony, Kansas; brother-in-law, Kerry Toomey and wife Laura of Ottawa, Kansas; and many nieces, nephews and friends. James will lie in state from 8:00 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel in Garnett, Kansas, so that family and friends may pay their respects. Private family services will be held at the Garnett Cemetery. A Celebration of Life for family and friends will be held at the Cedar Valley Reservoir, Garnett, on Friday evening at 5:00 p.m. Due to current restrictions, no food will be served. Memorial contributions may be made to The James Kinney Memorial Fund or to W.I.N.G.S. You may send your condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.

James M. Kinney

February 24, 1944 - July 9, 2020