Carl Dean Kinney

Carl Dean Kinney, 80, died Friday July 16, 2004 in the presence of his family. Carl was born Oct. 27, 1923 in Campbell, NE to Carl D. and Mayme Kinney. The youngest of seven, he grew up on a farm in the Campbell area. He graduated from Campbell High School and later taught school in the area. He enlisted in the Army in February 1943 and was sent to the schools of engineering at the University of Alabama and the University of Georgia. He then served in the European Theater in the Field Artillery and Combat Engineer branches. He was commended for constructing 27 houses in six weeks using a crew of 99 men in London. He also constructed mess halls, bridges and other general support structures in France. He rose from the rank of Private to Staff Sergeant. His decorations included the European Theater Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal and WWII Victory Medal. After WWII he served in the reserves and was called back in during the Korean War. Carl was able to do many things well, working in construction, cabinet making, custom mill work and finally was employed by the Dept. of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Division (OSHA). He was a well-respected safety inspector attached to the Federal office in Kansas City. He retired 15 years ago to the Lake of the Ozarks where he was able to pursue his love of fishing, boating, playing bridge and spending time with his dog Taffy. Carl married Patricia Ann Best on May 27, 1948. They lived in Lincoln, NE and from this union a daughter Kathleen Kay Kinney was born. Patricia preceded him in death in 1970. On Aug. 14, 1971 he married Margaret Jean Gardner and adopted sons Michael, Ronald and Gary. Carl and Jean resided in Lincoln, NE; relocating to Kansas City, MO until his retirement. Carl is survived by his wife Jean of the home, daughter Kathy Jenkins and husband Jim of Camdenton, MO; sons Mike Kinney and wife Mary of Severance, CO; Ron Kinney and wife Kim of Omaha, NE; Gary Kinney and wife Sharon of Lander, WY; grandson Scot Jenkins and wife JulieAnn of Camdenton, MO and grandchildren Jeremy, Shaun, Traci, Dustin, Sabrina and Jason. He is also survived by two sisters, Wylda Woodrick of Franklin, NE; and Cleva Patton of Yuma, CO; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by grandson Arron Jon Jenkins. Funeral services will be at 4:00 p.m. Monday July 19, 2004 at the St. George Episcopal Church in Camdenton, MO with Rev. Tim Coppinger officiating. Military honors and interment under the auspices of the American Legion Zack Wheat Post #624 of Sunrise Beach will be in the Dale Blair cemetery in Camdenton, MO. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, July 18, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Laurie, MO. The family suggests memorials to the Dogwood Animal Shelter 218 S. Hwy. 5 Camdenton, MO 65020 or a charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Laurie, MO.

Carl Dean Kinney

July 17, 2004

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