Dare Michael David Kinney

Dare Michael David Kinney obituary, Excelsior Springs, MO

Dare Michael David Kinney

Dare Kinney Obituary

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Dare Michael David Kinney

   February 2, 1992 - March 12, 2025


Born to Esther Elaine (Wooten) Knight, mother: and Michael David Kinney father in Dallas Texas. Attended grade school, Liberty Public Schools, then homeschooled until attending Job Corp to obtain his diploma. He worked for Jim Fierge at Pavers and Patios Plus for a few years before joining the United States Army.

After being discharged from the Army, Dare went back to work for Jim Fierge at Pavers and Patios Plus for over 10 years. (19 total per Jim)

Dare worked as a Journeyman carpenter and custom stone builder/sculptor for the company, becoming more like family, than just boss and employee. Jim states, "he was a highly skilled articulate craftsman and loved a good challenge." Dare had never married or had children, as yet.

Dare enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, climbing, adventure. He was very creative, conscientious, kind and giving.

He leaves his mother; Esther Elaine (Wooten) Knight, Liberty Mo, and father; Michael David Kinney, Harriman Tn. One half brother Jason Michael Williams. Three sisters; Tarisa Bryant (Tess), Tracey Davis and spouse Wiley, Maryville Mo, and Darla Freeman and spouse Robert, Liberty Mo. Two nephews; Zane and Cyrus Freeman, two neices; Shiloe Freeman, and Michaela Kinney. Other great-aunts, uncles, aunts and uncles and cousins. Good friend Derrick Robb. and other good friends.

We love you Dare, we'll miss you.

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

Golden Gate Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC

2800 East 18th Street, Kansas City, MO 64127

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