Mr. Henry Edward Kinkead, Jr.
November 13, 1925 ~ August 14, 2015
Marietta Southern Cremations & Funerals
Henry E. Kinkead, Jr., age 89 of Austell, Georgia, died August 14,2015. He was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He received degrees from the College of William and Mary, and from the University of Georgia. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He also served in the Korean Conflict, and U.S. Army Reserves.
Henry is survived by his wife, Hazel F. Kinkead, his daughter, Hazel K. Lewter and her husband, Robert K. Heshizer of Marietta, Georgia, his son, John Edward Kinkead and his wife, Cynthia F. Kinkead of Southgate, Michigan, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
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‘Daddy, I love you. You were always there for me. Your smile, your wisdom, your encouragement, your teachings will always be remembered. Everything you gave up so that we might have, the travels, the experiences, will always be with me. I hope that I have been as good a parent to my children, as you were to me. I will always hold all the memories of you close to my heart. God blessed me with with an incredible man for a father, and now he has an incredible man in Heaven. You truly made a difference in this world, and I’m sure you will make one in Heaven. God Bless You, Daddy! Your loving daughter, Hazel’
‘Granpda, I can’t send enough thanks, love and hugs your way. You have been a true foundation to our family. People always ask me “Where I learned my work ethic from?” I always tell them my Dad! You have taught him and me that hard work and integrity shapes who you are. I am the person I am today because of you. God Bless you! Love, Katie’
‘Henry, I want you to know that when you came into my life so many years ago, you must have been sent from God to bless us. You have been a true gift of love and understanding. You have always been a wonderful blessing, husband, and father to our most wonderful children, Hazel and Edward. As you wait in Heaven for us to be reunited, you will always be in our thoughts as you were my love, joy and
happiness. All my love always, your loving wife, Hazel’
‘Mr. Kinkead, my father-in-law, was a good, hardworking man. He raised two successful children. I am forever grateful to have married his son, Eddie. He is such a loving husband and wonderful father and grandfather, I credit Mr. And Mrs. Kinkead for this. He is in the hands of the Lord and there is no more suffering. ‘
‘Dad, with great sorrow and a heavy heart, I sign the guest book. You were the best father anyone could ask for. Your teachings and life lessons have assisted me as I grew up in life. As a man among men you truly stood out in the crowd. Proudly serving your country in W W II in the United States Army. As a father you let me grow, and assisted in guiding, but let me make the decision. This is why I am the man that I am. Now as a father, I try to assist my children by the same method. Now that you have been called home to a better place I know you will be looking down over us. God promises to take care of all of those who believe. The memories that we share will always be precious and life long. Dad, you will never be forgotten. Always in my Heart!!! Your loving Son, Ed.’
‘Henry was a wonderful man and a real American hero. I am honored and privileged to have been able to meet with him so many times and to hear about his many adventures (both as a younger man and all the good times he shared with your mom).
‘Hank, so much I do remember from all the years past. You welcomed me to the family, and included me in your plans so many times. You loved my son, took care of him so I could have a w/e get-away. I treasure the picture of him in his baby seat under the tree in on your lawn….the trips we made with you & family..to Ormond Beach…and esp. the trip to Niagara Falls. LE & I were so impressed with your generosity and the
knowledge you had. There were SO many happy times…dinner parties at your house..and esp. our trip
to Vegas. On & on the memories flow and each one is so special-just as you. You are missed and I will see you in heaven as we, as believers are promised. You were such a family man and loved them so,
I honor you today for all your contributions to our Nation and making things so “right” for those around you.
Love to your family & prayers for strength for them.’
‘Grandpa, I always loved the stories you would tell me about all the places you traveled. I always thought that was awesome because I could only dream of traveling to all of those places, but you were able to do it and have an adventure while you were there. And thanks for raising such a great son who was a great father to me. I will always love you.’
‘Grandpa, Thanks for all you did in your lifetime. Fighting for your family’s and countries freedom, encouraging and mentoring our family. You have influenced me as student , my work ethic , and now a father. You will not be forgotten. We will always love and remember the great times we shared!’
‘Poppop… Words can not express how much you will be missed by all those whose lives you touched. From the funny stories, to all the little life lessons you have handed down, my life is better for having had you as my grandfather. You were an exceptional role model and a girl couldn’t have asked for a better person to look up to. You always pushed me to do my best and I hope I made you proud. I will carry your lessons with me forever and even though I will miss you always, I rest easier knowing that you are in Heaven watching over me and my family.’
‘Henry could “not be better”. So testifies his wife of almost 64 years. What can be said beyond that? We all are born, live and die. Some measure of that is how we chose to live the life we were given by our Divine Creator. I believe Henry knew Almighty God as his God. I believe he believed Jesus Christ is the Son of God. I believe He believed that Jesus was crucified, died and resurrected. I believe Henry has been resurrected too. For those of us yet to follow him we to have the same choice to make. Do we Believe there
is God, that He is Almighty and that He so Loved the World that he gave his Only Begotten Son to save mankind – not to destroy it? By good works alone we are not judged – yet they give insight into the Soul of a man. Henry’s soul was clean. It was washed clear of Sin the moment he declared his Faith. How else and why else would any man chose to live a virtuous life? For those who knew Henry you observed by his actions that he had scruples, lived a life that sought to help instead of destroy, to love fiercely and completely, be devoted to family and friends. Meshed with these good life tenets was a man who enjoyed life, a good laugh and affectionate teasing. His actions were motivated by caring and even though he suffered months of internment in a WW II German prisoner of war camp – him still a very young man – he was not bitter. He rejoined life and was successful in his long career with Westinghouse and in his family and community. I will always remember his stories, fact based and fact filled, knowledge in the telling, and meaning in the listening. He wove in his true life experiences a fabric of all he was: honest, reliable, hard working, caring, loving, sharing, teaching. He was a most endearing man and all who had the privilege knowing him felt that impact. I know I do. The old warrior turned civilian has had his last battle and it was a shared victory with His Savior!!! May we all one day be so blessed!’
‘He was a loving husband and we will miss him at Atria Mableton.
Katherine Richard’
‘Please know that you all are in my prayers…..
God be with you…..Jenny Fortener’
‘Mr. Kinkead was a wonderful man , he was very kind . I adored he and his wife relationship . Mr. kinkead loved to share stories and pictures about when he served in the army . Mrs . Kinkead always took good care of her husband , always ! It hurts me to see the pain Mrs . Kinkead is in of the loss of her husband but she has been holding up really well . He is with God our savior now , may God bless you all .’
‘ I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I have a lot of fond
memories of Uncle Hank. He was a teaser! Give Aunt Hazel my love. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Tom & Denise’