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Grant Kinney Obituary
In 1995 upon his retirement, Grant and his wife, the late Frances Jones Kinney established residence in Amherst, VA. He joined the Mount Shiloh Baptist Church in Monroe, VA and sang on the Men's Chorus. He was very active in the community and an avid racquet ball player at the downtown YMCA. He was a 60 year member of his beloved fraternity, Omega Psi Phi, purple and gold, and held many positions with the local chapter Gamma Omega.
Grant was also a very dedicated member of the Black U.S. Probation Officers Association (BUSPOA) and always looked forward to attending the annual reunions held each summer throughout the country. Grant who was an impeccable dresser for all occasions as well as being a great dancer had a profound passion for life and was someone who never met a stranger. He and his wife traveled extensively including their many cruises together. After relocating to Central VA, he continued to be a role model for others. He loved being involved and volunteered in a number of organizations: served as a board member and officer for CALL - Adult Literacy Education Program in Amherst, member of the Clifford Ruritan Club and also assisted as an After-Prom Party Chaperon for Amherst County High School. Grant touched the lives of many both far and near as he would send 200-300 Christmas cards each year to a host of relatives and friends who will cherish his precious memories forever.
A memorial service celebrating the life of Grant Kinney will be announced at a later date. Condolences may be emailed to [email protected] Community Funeral Home directing www.communityfuneralhomeinc.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Grant Kinney
Robert & Minnie Fowler
November 3, 2012
To the family of Grant Kinney. He will be missed and remembered for his friendliest and kind heart. I can still see him on the dance floor having a call. He would dance with every lady and made certain that they had a good time. You will be missed.
Brenda and Yador Harrell
October 27, 2012
I enjoyed watching Grant smile as he showed us youngster what it meant to truly embrace the moment, as he did each time I saw him at BUSSPOE.
I am sure, he is smiling down from glory now that he is finally home.
We will forever cherish the memories.
Grant,
Rest in peace
October 22, 2012
Grant was a kind, gentle man who will be missed by so many -- friends and family. He loved telling stories about growing up in New Rochelle, New York. I will always remember him at Christmas because of the beautiful cards he sent. My heartfelt sympathy to the family.
Love, Pat Roper Williams
John and Judy Pierce
October 18, 2012
Sarah
We love you dearly, may the Holy Spirit comfort you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Faithfully
Pastors John and Judy Pierce
St. John MB Church
New Bern, NC
October 18, 2012
Sarah our prayers are with you and your beloved family. May His Grace strengthen you today and in the days ahead.
Faithfully
Judy
NPSWC
Rosalind Burks
October 17, 2012
It was a pleasure knowing Grant and his late wife. He enjoyed the Black Officers Family Reunions and his presence was missed. He was a wonderful person and will always be in the hearts and memories of all who knew him. Deepest Sympathy to his Family. Sincerely, Rosalind Burks
Donald Freeman
October 16, 2012
With heartfelt Sympathy --- What a pleasure to have known someone as pleasant, energetic, and compassionate as Grant Kenny. The time we spent together at BUSPO events and the counsel and advice he provided were helpful to me in life. For that I am grateful. He will be missed but not forgotten.
Phyllis Jones
October 14, 2012
To my friend Sarah Stevenson, a relative of Mr. Kinney who felt very special to him. I share your loss and I am sending my heart felt condolences to the family.
October 11, 2012
October 12,2012
My dear friend,co-worker,mentor and fraternty brother may you have eternal rest. We shared many great moments together over years. Frances, Yvonne, you and I met in 1974, and we shared a lifetime frienship of spirit,joy and love for one another. I will continue to carry your torch throughout the days.
Rest in Peace!
Yvonne & Butler
Lettie Matthews
October 11, 2012
What a great fried I had in Grant. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him and held him dear.
Brenda Breaux
October 11, 2012
To all of Grant's family and friends, I offer you my deepest sympathy. I met Grant and Francis at my first BUSPPOE family reunion in 1990. They were such a loving couple and I looked forward to seeing them each year. I will cherish the time I spent visiting with him a few years ago at Heritage Green. Even during this time of his life, he was still a kind, gentle, and humble man. He will be missed but never forgotten.
October 10, 2012
The Dorcas Ministry of Thomas Terrace Baptist Church wishes to express our sympathy to you and your family. Please contact us if we can be of help during this difficult time. Loved ones may leave you, but memories never will—and those memories become treasures.
Charles and Rev. Elynor Rose
October 10, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends of the late and great Grant Kinney. We met grant and his wife shortly after they moved to Amherst Co. and it was love at first sight. To know both of them was to love them. Whenever we had our family celebrations, he always attended and enjoyed every minute. He was joy to be around. I visited VBH on last week. We shall always hold on to the precious memories of a fun loving christian man. My children was very fond of him also.
Joe Franco
October 10, 2012
Grant was an important role model for me when I first became a USPO. He cared about everyone and made a real impression on me. He was as good a man as I have ever known. The world lost a good one when he passed away. He will be sorely missed.
October 10, 2012
My Dearest Grant, I miss you. You and I agreed to be "play cousins" and you looked after me and took care of me my first few years of BUSPPOE! We became close. I'll never forget you or Francis. You brought such joy to the family reunions each year. I still have an image of us in New York in 1996 at the Cotton Club, jamming to the USPO band. I look at those pictures and am filled with joy - we were so young and attractive and full of energy. I love you. Rest in peace and give Francis a hug for me. Evelyn Reed
Belinda Casey
October 10, 2012
Grant was truly a loving and giving person. He and my cousin Frances always opened up their home to my son, Marc. I will never forget all that they did for him. He truly loved his wife, Frances and his animals. I will really miss him. Until we meet again,may you have eternal rest and peace with our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ.
Nella Yelenovic
October 10, 2012
Grant was my next door neighbor at the Clinton Street location of U.S. Probation in Brooklyn, where our offices were right next to each other. He was a straight shooter, smooth as silk, and would help everyone. He used to tell me that we whisk our lives away because of all the appointments we make into the future, how quickly life goes. He also warned me not to get backed up at work: "Don't think about how you're going to do it, just do it". To this day when I sit too long with something, I remember what he said and jump in. Grant and Frances had the greatest parties at their home in Brooklyn. My husband still talks about those days when we first met (twenty years ago!)and the parties we used to go to there. We have his lovely words to us on our wedding video which he and Frances traveled from VA to attend in New York. I will miss that classy, fun and fast-thinking man I knew and the many memorable moments that we shared.
Ron Ketcham
October 10, 2012
Some may also recall Grant's meticulous selection and care for his personal automobiles. One of my few regrets is not having the opportunity to visit him in Virginia after his relocation. One of my fondest memories is he and Frances showing up at my door unannounced here in his native New Rochelle. Grant was a truly good Guy. See you on the other side of the river, Buddy.
October 9, 2012
may you rest in peace Grant pray you meet up with Frances and have that last dance I wll always remember the tales you would tell to keep a laugh in my heart and especially your Tang and Ray The Kiddo Pat
October 9, 2012
Grant was my fathers roomate at Heritage Green, what a gentleman.
He was a joy to meet and we will certainly miss him, Rick Martin and family
October 9, 2012
Grant will be greatly missed. I will always remember Francis and Grant visiting the Joneses in New York State when we were young and Grant filming every event he attended. What a great time watching Grant dance in my family's home. He had a great joy of life and wanted everyone to enjoy it as much as he. Great memories of a great cousin.
October 9, 2012
What a fine obituary! Grant was a great cousin! He and Frances made sure they attend numerous family weddings and celebrations! They would always have their 8mm camera in hand to document many events .... and we would laugh and enjoy his commentary as the family movies were played back for us. You lived a good life, Grant. Now, reconnect with your wife and rejoice in your afterlife! Peace, love, solace. Cousin Brenda and family
October 9, 2012
GENE ROSE AMHERST.
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