Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Jeffrey Kinney Obituary
However, life intervened when Jeff moved to Dallas, Texas, forever changing his path. It was there Jeff met the love of his life, Lori Rives. Jeff and Lori both loved sports, and that was the beginning of the true realization of Jeff's talents. Jeff Kinney was a man who loved life and found a woman who felt as he did. They shared that philosophy and lived life to the fullest together. Wherever Jeff and Lori were, was the center of the universe for all of their friends and family and others lucky enough to know them.
This gentle giant of a man always had a big smile, hug, and helping hand for whoever needed one. Jeff was a big man with big appetites, and in no particular order, those passions were his country, his wife, his friends, his family, his pets and all of his many other hobbies such as football and fishing. Jeff was the person who helped the nameless stranger, the stray injured animal and any other person who needed him as he journeyed through life. This loving soul cast a big shadow by all of those who loved him, and his loss leaves a huge void as big as his heart that will be felt by each and every person who ever called Jeff a brother, son, husband, friend or neighbor.
He was preceded in death by David Kinney; and his cat, Maxx.
Jeff Kinney is survived by his wife, Lori Rives Kinney; his mother, Anne Kinney; father, Richard Kinney; stepmother, Joanne Kinney; his brother, Scott Kinney.
Funeral services celebrating Jeff's life will be held Friday, Nov. 26, at 2 p.m. in the Arlington Chapel of H.M. Patterson and Son in Sandy Springs. Interment will follow in Arlington Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Jeff can be made to either www.adoptagoldenatlanta.com or www.greatpyratlanta.com.
H.M. Patterson and Son, Arlington Chapel in Sandy Springs is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey Kinney
Sponsored by In memory of Jeff Kinney, we will always miss your smile and laugh, untill we meet again!.
Jennifer Underwood
September 5, 2012
Lorie, Stan and I just found out about Jeff. We are soooo very very sorry for your loss and for not being there when all this happen. We love you and we loved Jeff very very much. We also found out about Mr. Kinney. I know this must have been so much on you. Hope all is well. Please keep in touch. [email protected] Love ya Jen and Stan Underwood
December 7, 2010
Lori,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Vicki Stewart / NES
December 5, 2010
lori, Im so very sorry for your loss! I will never forget how welcome he made me feel all those years ago when i came to atlanta. My prayers are with you! I pray for God to bring you peace and comfort in the days and weeks to come. Im so very sorry!
Amanda Hammons-Frye
December 5, 2010
Jeff was my BROTHER, and my FRIEND. I wrote a lot of the Obituary so if you read that you'll know how much I loved him, and how he waived his magic wand over me as he did everyone else who came into his light. We talked through many big issues, and we shared sooo many wonderful times! No matter how much luggage I brought to Atlanta, he would wave that hand to shame me for being concerned - even after he too had broken his back. He would say Deb, I'm a BIG GUY! Oh how he reveled in his size! He loved the fact that he WAS THE BIGGEST GUY IN THE ROOM - AND THAT TICKLED HIM TO DEATH! :)
Jeff, my hubby Mike and Joni's hubby Steve all three loved to fish. They were a TRIO matched up beautifully. It was wonderful when we were all together at the 96 Olympics! The six of us had a memorable experience! We saw "The Dream Team" in Men's Bball, Women's Bball against Austrailia, and US Baseball against Cuba! Of course that weekend we had to navigate some bombs...but that didn't stop us. We did finally decide to avoid mass transit and DRIVE at whatever parking would cost. WE WERE MEANT TO ENJOY THAT EXPERIENCE! All of us have bricks in the Olympic Centennial Park and I'm grateful now that they are there memorializing the experience.
Another thing...Jeff never minded all of our nicknames..he indulged us: Big Man, Big Guy, Jeffro, Jeffy, my fave was Skippy(and I thought one relative was pushing it when she called him Skippy the Houseboy!) He would just grin and smile! He was a good sport!
I wish I had all of the hundreds of pictures in digital form so I could upload them here! Today, on my Refrigerator full of SPECIAL PICTURES - there it was - my favorite pic of Jeff and Lori...it should have been in the ones I donated for the file of pictures that played in his service. If you could see that picture you'd see that he LOVED my sister. Devotedly!
He had the biggest heart in the world for all the people and animals who were hurting, and that HUMANITY is what I'll miss the most! It is RARE in people anymore these days! I'm going to miss him SOOOOO MUCH! However, I know he is getting the fun going in Heaven...getting it ready for us to come later. I look forward to seeing him again....
I know my sister Lori is hurting, but he would not want that for her; he is at PEACE and he would want that for her MORE.
He was so good at cleaning up our mess when we'd be there....I know he is just tidying the area up for us to come stay someday! Lo is going to be lost for a while, but there are MANY, MANY people who loved them and they will walk her forward. Life is change, and it is what happens on the way to having other plans. That is what LIFE really is!
I just want everyone to know this gentle giant touched many, many people, animals and children in a wonderful way. Jeffrey Paul Kinney touched me, and I'M GOING TO MISS HIM TERRIBLY!
His Big Sister Debbie
L-R, Mike Pipes, Debbie Rives Pipes, Brittany Pucket, Lori Rives Kinney, and Jeff Kinney - and Brittany and Mark Owens' wedding in February 2010.
Debbie Pipes
December 5, 2010
November 29, 2010
Lori,
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. We enjoyed the time with Jeff around the nieghborhood,up at the pool in the summer time, and, the fireworks he displayed on the 4th. We will surely miss him. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Durdens...
Jeff, Sarah, and, Lil Jeff
Carryn Whiteford
November 29, 2010
Lori,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if I can do anything for you.
Carryn
Carryn Whiteford
November 29, 2010
Lori,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if I can do anything for you. Carryn
Stacey
November 28, 2010
So sorry about your loss. I am the manager at Pet Lodge and he was so sweet to come walk all the great Pyrenees dogs and adopt a golden dogs when they needed it most. My prayers are with the family.
November 26, 2010
Lori, I did not think I had seen Jeff, until I saw the picture. Yes, I have seen him. I am soryy not to know him. He sounds very special. We will be there today to support you. I appreciate what you do for us. Faye
Kim Heard
November 26, 2010
Lori
We were so sorry to here about Jeff,You and your family will be in our prayers,If you need anything call on us.
November 26, 2010
Thoughts and prayers for family and friends. In my mind, Jeff will always be the teenager, so gifted physically, and with an incredible ability to lead others. I have thought of him often, and others from our small band of ruffians who ruled our little world in the woods in the early eighties. I wish I could be there today but have prior family commitments, however, my thoughts are with all of you. Mark Lamade, Silver Creek, GA
November 24, 2010
Lori, I was so thankful that you came to our Salon to let us know about Jeff. He was our client for several years. ALL he would ever talk about was you. The lunches he would make with a special note in them. The many flowers he got for you. Jeff was a special person with a great big heart. He will SURELY be missed. Lori, you are in our prayers. May God give you the strenght you will need at this time and the days ahead. Sheryl Hollis, Hot City Looks
Barb McRee
November 24, 2010
Lori:
My deepest sympathy - if you need someone to talk to - I will always be here for you.
Tony Roof
November 24, 2010
Lori, So sorry to hear of this great loss. You are in my prayers. Call if you need anything. Love and Hugs.
Arlene and Armand Pero
November 24, 2010
Lori: Armand and I are still in shock! Please know that although we will be out of town and can't attend the service for Jeff that we will be thinking of you now and in the days ahead. Love and Prayers. Arlene and Armand
Jeff & Lisha Yeary
November 24, 2010
Lori.
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss that you have suffered. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers God bless you and your family.
Showing 1 - 17 of 17 results
Make a Donation
in Jeffrey Kinney's name
Memorial Events
for Jeffrey Kinney
Funeral services provided by:
H.M. Patterson & Son-Arlington Chapel173 Allen Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30328
How to support Jeffrey's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Jeffrey Kinney's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
