Michael Kinney Obituary
Michael attended public school in Floresville and Karnes City where he made many lasting friendships. Upon moving to Karnes City with his parents Paul and Minnie Kinney, Michael lived in a home that fostered love, discipline, and spiritual guidance.
Michael was a member of Prospect Missionary Baptist Church. Michael enjoyed life in Karnes City. Following in the footsteps of his relatives he loved cooking, riding horses, dog ownership; he loved being outdoors, and anyone who knew Mike knew he was fanatical about the Dallas Cowboys.
Michael served in the National Guard and received an honorable discharge. He rode horses and worked in the oilfield in Montana and Wyoming. Michael worked in many vocations including customer service, offshore drilling rig, and various other occupations. Upon moving to Baytown Mike began his last job working at local convenience stores. Mike was loved by his customers. He wore a constant smile on his face, and he always tried to bring joy to the people he served. Mike was a lover of people. He loved helping people. He was affectionally called (the Living Legend). He loved to cook, and his cooking always drew the neighborhood crowd who loved his cooking. Mike was loved by everyone that he encountered.
Michael was preceded in death by his mother and grandmother Julia and Louise Haywood. His parents Paul L. and Minnie Kinney, his son Fontane Kinney, and brother Gregory Walker.
He leaves to cherish his memory his sisters Deborah Kinney Mayfield (Eric) Karen Crawford. His daughter Micheala Kinney, His brothers Paul T. Kinney Sr. (Haisshia) Clifford W. Kinney Sr. (Eileen) Ronald R. Kinney (Michelle) Jeffery T. Kinney (Valerie) and Mickey L. Kinney. Michael will be greatly missed by his ride-or- die and greatest supporter cousin Mary Kinney Guidry. His favorite (Buddy) Alexander Rose, the love of his life and sweetheart Erma Davis. Mike also leaves to cherish his memory many step grandchildren, his nieces and nephews and many other friends and relatives.
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