T. Michael Kaney

Kaney, T. Michael

passed away on December 13, 2024, he was 86 years old. Mike was born in Tampa, Florida on August 26, 1938, to Frank Jerome Kaney and Elma Hunter Kaney. He was predeceased by his parents; his half-sister, Myrtle Bourland Allen and his half-brother, Denny Sydney Herndon; sister-in-law, Laura Parker Herndon, sister-in-law, Lynda Davis Snyder and brother-in-law, William N. Snyder; a niece, Michele Bourland Dull and nephew, Toby Bourland.

Mike is survived by the love of his life, Jana Davis Kaney, to whom he was married for almost 63 years; his children, Frances Leigh Kaney, Laura Kaney Campbell (Dennis) and Michael Davis Kaney (Michelle); and four granddaughters, Jordan Ashley Campbell (Josh Wagoner), Hope Kaney Ellis (Jack), Emory Bridges Kaney and Julia Mills Campbell (Cole Heard). He is also survived by his brother, the Honorable Frank N. Kaney; sister-in-law, Eleanor Kaney; 10 nieces and nephews and their families.

A lifelong Tampa resident, Mike attended local schools and graduated from H.B. Plant High School in 1956 where he played football and was a member of The All-City Team for two years and was Captain of that team his senior year. Mike won the Thom McAn Trophy awarded by the Tampa Daily Times for sportsmanship and leadership. He also received the Outstanding Athlete award by the Letterman's Club, and won the Most Outstanding Player award. Mike was inducted into the Plant High Hall of Fame in 2009.

Mike graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering in 1961. He was a member and President of Kappa Alpha Order, as well as a member of Scabbard and Blade, Chi Epsilon, honorary civil engineering fraternity and American Society of Civil Engineers.

In addition, Mike served in the United States Army Corp of Engineers from 1962-1964.

Mike worked for Florida Mining & Materials and predecessor companies from 1956 until his retirement as Vice President. Throughout his career he was active in the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, where he served as Chairman from 1995-1996, and in 2013 was awarded the Chairman's Award for extraordinary dedication and Service to the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association. He was also a member and President of the Florida Concrete and Products Association and was President of the Concrete Institute of Florida. Other associations include Florida Transportation Builders Association, and Florida Lime Rock & Aggregates Institute.

Mike was appointed by Governor Bob Graham to serve on the Florida State Fair Authority in 1985 and was Chairman of the Fair Authority from 1990-1992. During his time as chairman, he successfully negotiated for the Tampa Bay Lightning to play at the Fairgrounds while the new arena was being constructed.

Mike was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, the Wolf Laurel Country Club, where he served as President for two years. Mike was also President of the Wolf Laurel Roads & Securities Board for many years. He was a former member of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla, Tampa Yacht and Country Club, Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club, Exchange Club, and Merrymakers Club.

In lieu of Flowers contributions can be made to Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, 27607 or the charity of your choice.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3 pm on January 31, 2025 at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 1520 Canterbury Road, Raleigh, NC, 27608. A Celebration of Life will be held following the service.

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