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1955

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2020

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Robert Kinchen Obituary

Robert Kinchen was born on October 31, 1955 to Ezekiel Kinchen and Essie Lee Kinchen, in Helena. He was the youngest child in a family of eight children. 
Robert accepted Christ at an early age. 
He graduated from Central High School, in West Helena in 1973.  Robert continued his college education at Harvard University, where he also attended and graduated from the Harvard School of Law. 
Robert worked at law firms in Boston and Chicago, but his heart eventually brought him back to Helena to practice law as a solo practitioner.  Robert worked diligently as the owner of Kinchen Law Firm, while at the same time serving as Senior Pastor of Mount Tabor Baptist Church.
Robert departed this life Thursday, May 7, 2020.
He leaves to cherish three sisters, Laly B. (Lonzo) Hudson of Chicago; John Ester Kinchen and Ruthie Baker, both of Detroit; two brothers, Ezekiel Kinchen, Jr. of Little Rock and Joe Nathan (Corless) Kinchen of Pine Bluff.  Robert leaves a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and many friends, especially Linda Hall of Memphis, Tennessee.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Mary Lean Kinchen and brother, Sammie Lee Kinchen.
Limited Attendance Graveside Service for Family & Close Friends Pastor Robert E. Kinchen, 64, of Helena- West Helena will be Monday, May 11, 2020 at 1:00 PM 
at Jackson Memorial Garden, 1636 CR 241, Lexa, AR, 72355 with Pastor Andre Valley delivering the eulogy. 
Memorial Tax Deductible Donations can be made to the Michelle Wilson Endowment in Honor of Robert Kinchen at www.arcf.org/rkinchen or mailed to: Arkansas Community Foundation, Robert Kinchen Memorial, 5 Allied Drive, Suite 51110, Little Rock, AR 72202.
Miles J. Kimble Mortuary and Cremation is in charge of the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Times-Herald from May 8 to May 15, 2020.

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