Photo courtesy of SMITH FUNERAL HOME
Sapulpa, Oklahoma
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.
You were a good doctor I could not have ask for a better Doctor than you your surely missed
Angela Brazeal
August 02, 2024 | Pine Hills, FL | Acquaintance
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.
Ray Don and Linda Gaylor
October 27, 2018 | Wagoner, OK | Friend
Dr Kinney you were my Doctor and my friend for many years. I will miss you. Condolences to your family.
God Bless.
Virginia Latham
October 27, 2018 | Sapulpa, OK
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.
Stephanie Hope
October 26, 2018 | SAND SPRINGS, OK
U will b missed!was my dr for many years. Good hearted
Tammi Sloan
October 26, 2018 | Tulsa, OK | Friend
Roger was a wonderful Doctor and a good friend. He will be missed.
Karen Cook
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
Daniel Hyatt
October 26, 2018 | Kellyville, OK | Acquaintance
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.
M&D Grove
October 26, 2018 | Mounds, OK | Coworker
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.
misty glenn
October 26, 2018 | Sapulpa, OK | Coworker
