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Dr. Roger Kinney Obituary
Dr Roger Lee Kinney passed from this life on October 23, 2018. Roger was born on August 12, 1941 in Guthrie, Oklahoma to Earl & Katy Kinney. They moved to Edmond when Roger was in 2nd grade. He graduated from Edmond High School, attended college at Central State, graduated from OU Medical School, and was in the National Guard.
Dr Kinney opened his first practice in Sapulpa on July 10, 1967 with Dr Phil Washburn. Over his 50 years of practicing family medicine, Roger touched numerous lives, saved lives, and treated all people with honor & respect no matter what walk of life they came from. The countless stories from patients are the testament to his medical skills of diagnosis and treatment.
Roger is survived by a large loving family whom he adored: His loving wife of 33 years, Cathleen, of Sapulpa, daughter Melissa Kinney & husband Chris Ethridge of Sapulpa, son Barry of Elk City, OK, daughter Jennifer Bishop & husband Chad of Berryhill; He was the proud Poppy to Katie & Emily Bishop of Berryhill; brother Gary Kinney & wife Carroll of Edmond, sister-in-law Cindy Cook of Sapulpa, sister-in-law Carolyn Greer & husband Jerry of Wagoner, nephew Cameron Cook & wife Whitney of Sapulpa, niece Stephanie Barton & husband Steve of Muskogee, numerous cousins & extended family.
Roger loved spending time with his family. He took them to numerous OU football games. He also was a Green Bay Packers fan & enjoyed watching games while wearing his cheese head. He loved to watch his granddaughters cheer on their Berryhill Chiefs & Maidens.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation be made to the charity of your choice in Dr Roger Kinney’s memory. You may also donate to the following organization that Roger was instrumental in founding & developing. He wanted this organization to serve a mostly indigent & medically underserved population. As Nurse Practioner, Kerri Ellis explained, “through Roger’s example, our clinic goal is a simple one, alleviate suffering.”
If mailing a check:
Clinico RHC
C/O Roger Kinney Fund
PO Box 478
Beggs, OK. 74421
Go Fund Me Account:
Roger Kinney Memorial Donations (which will go directly to the clinic in Beggs)
Memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Friday, October 26, 2018 at Smith Funeral Chapel, 1208 S Main St, Sapulpa, OK. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, 1208 S Main St, Sapulpa, OK.
Memories and Condolences
for Dr. Roger Kinney
Angela Brazeal
August 2, 2024
You were a good doctor I could not have ask for a better Doctor than you your surely missed
Ray Don and Linda Gaylor
October 27, 2018
Kathy, We are so sorry about the passing of Roger. He was such a kind, gentle person. A real gentleman. We had so much fun with you and Roger on the 2015 cruise. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you in the coming days. God bless you.
Virginia Latham
October 27, 2018
Dr Kinney you were my Doctor and my friend for many years. I will miss you. Condolences to your family.
God Bless.
Stephanie Hope
October 26, 2018
Dr. Kinney was a amazing and one of a kind physician. He was caring and great teacher. He will be truly missed. I send my prayers to his family in this difficult time.
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Tammi Sloan
October 26, 2018
U will b missed!was my dr for many years. Good hearted
Karen Cook
October 26, 2018
Roger was a wonderful Doctor and a good friend. He will be missed.
Daniel Hyatt
October 26, 2018
Its so sad that dr roger Kinney died , I wish all the best to all of his family members !!! He was the only doctor left that cared
M&D Grove
October 26, 2018
There will never be a more caring physician than Dr. Kinney. He truly cared about every patient. He was such a wonderful person and will be dearly missed. Sending prayers to his family whom he loved so dearly. May God be with you and help you through this difficult time.
misty glenn
October 26, 2018
Dr. Kinney and I worked together at Bartlett. We became good friends and he became my Doctor as well. He performed my tonsillectomy procedure at 27 years old. And he delivered my oldest daughter making her one of the last babies to be born at Bartlett. He was not only a co-worker and my Doctor, he was my friend. We have stayed in contact over the years. Hewas one of the most compassionate and caring men in this world. He will be truly misssed.
Sylvia Loy Kralik
October 26, 2018
I loved him. What a kind, gentle doctor Your welfare was his only concern. He did have a glint in his eyes that lent a happy caring doctor. He will be missed.
Diana Camp
October 25, 2018
He brought my son into this world. I'm forever grateful to have known him. He will be missed. Praying for his family.
Katie Rusher
October 25, 2018
RIP Dr. Kinney. He was a wonderful caring man and Doctor. He will be missed. Keeping his family in my prayers.
Kenneth Kirk
October 25, 2018
Rest In Peace Roger. You believed in me when very few others would. You were my mentor and a good friend. I will miss you my friend.
Maryann Battles
October 25, 2018
I am blessed to have known him an got to work with at the Sandsprings clinic as well as the hospital. Barlett memorial hospital. He touched so many people. A kind an thoughtful man. He will be missed. Thank you for your service. Go rest high on that mountain. Mary Ann Keigley battles
Sandy Bowman
October 25, 2018
My heart is so broken I find it hard to put into words. Dr. Roger Kinney was such a caring person and touched so many lives with his kindness, including mine. He truly cared about his patients and went beyond just our Doctor, he was also our friend. He loved his family so much, I pray for their comfort and healing. RIP Doc, You are missed !
Alicia Martinez
October 25, 2018
Poppy you were for sure one of a kind. Such a warm heart and soul. I will never forget you and all the times you treated me. Even if I couldn't pay, you didn't care. You treated us all equal. Holidays will not be the same without your eggs. Lol. RIP Poppy you deserve it. You have forever changed, helped and touch so many lives here on Earth. Go rest. GO SOONERS!!
Pam Wynn
October 25, 2018
Rip Dr.kinney you will be miss thank you for watching over me in my kids help me find a good cancer doctor when you find cancer you will be miss the Wynn family
Shelly Hickman
October 25, 2018
Doc was a great man and friend. We had lots of laughs..and my heart is totally broken. I will miss my friend and doctor...may he RIP. Just wish you didn't have to leave...
Helen Kaser
October 25, 2018
sorry to hear his passing he was a good soul and loved his patients
Deborah Stokes
October 25, 2018
We have lost a gentle, caring soul. Roger was a great physician and friend to so many. He loved his children and grandchildren. He treated his patients like family. Prayers for his wife and family. He will be so missed!
Buffy Burton
October 25, 2018
He delivered me4 45 yrs on October 19 i love him
Debi Jones-Hans
October 24, 2018
I always looked forward to working with him in the ER at the Sapulpa hospital when it was Bartlett Memorial as he was my favorite Dr to work with. Always wearing a smile. He will be missed by so many. My heart goes out to his family.
Debbie Wilson
October 24, 2018
My prayers and condolences to the Kinney family. Doc you are an angel among angels.
Alesia Fry
October 24, 2018
Doc you shined the light on many lives and helped heal many,now it's time to Rock those golden gates and rest in peace.
Kelly Hall
October 24, 2018
My heartfelt condolences to Kathleen and the whole family. Roger was the dearest, kindest, most respectful gentleman Ive had the pleasure to know. I pray for comfort and warmth in your time of loss.
Kelly Hall McRorey
October 24, 2018
To the Kinney family, my deepest condolences. May the God of all comfort, comfort and sustain you and your family during this most difficult time. 1Thes. 4:13,14. Agape Ann
KAY WALKUP
October 24, 2018
HE WILL BE REMEMBERED, ALWAYS.
May C
October 24, 2018
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May the God who comforts all who mourn sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2
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