Debra Lynn McIntosh

Debra Lynn (Kincaid) McIntosh, 72, of Na alehu, Hawai i, passed away on January 1, 2026, at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. She was born in El Paso, Texas, October 22, 1953 to Harry O. Kincaid and Willie Mae "Billie" (Langlow) Kincaid. She graduated from Austin High School in 1972 and the University of Teas El Paso in 1976. Debra married then 2LT Harry L. McIntosh Jr. November 18, 1978 after meeting him a few months earlier in July. She was now an "Army Wife"and went on to live in many places in addition to El Paso, including Sharpsburg, Georgia; Kailua, O ahu; Seoul, Republic of Korea; Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; Fayetteville, North Carolina; and Grafenwöhr, Germany, before making her home in Ka u. She was able to accompany Harry to each of his assignments and make each new place "home".

Debra dedicated her life to loving Jesus and loving others, especially her husband and children. Wherever home was at the moment, she cared for her family, served in their church (often in children's ministries), and made new friends in the community. She worked as a counselor at the Lee & Beulah Moor Children's Home and a cashier at F.W. Woolworth in El Paso, as a substitute teacher at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. She also enjoyed her work as an Avon representative and Pampered Chef consultant. In Na alehu, she was a faithful member and pianist first at Lighthouse Baptist Church and then at Amazing Grace Baptist Church of South Point and an active member of O Ka u Kakou, contributing her time and talents to the annual Na alehu Independence Day Parade.

Debra is survived by her husband, LTC Harry L. McIntosh Jr USA (Ret.), son Harry Lee "Lee" McIntosh III, and daughter Crystal L. McIntosh all of Na alehu; brother Harry O. (Connie) Kincaid Jr. of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents and one brother, William "Bill" Richard Kincaid.

Burial and graveside service will be held at West Hawai i County Veterans Cemetery in Kailua Kona at 10:30 a.m. on March 3. A Celebration of Life service will take place at Amazing Grace Baptist Church on Sunday March 1st from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m at 93-7136 Hawaii Belt Road, Na alehu, HI 96772. Aloha attire is encouraged for both events; leis and flowers are welcome. Memorial contributions may be made to the Missionary Fund at Amazing Grace Baptist Church, P.O. Box 260, Na alehu, HI 96772, or to LIV Pregnancy and Women's Wellness, P.O. Box 1102, Kailua Kona, HI 96745. Online condolences may be shared at dodomortuary.com.