I am a cousin, neighbor and early babysitter of Roy and his brothers and sister.  We shared much of our family time with his family.  They often came over to swim, play cards and share meals.  Loved watching them grow up.  They were fun to be with.  
   When I babysat they were little boys and each time I had to get down on floor and shoot marbles with them.  They wouldn’t give up until I did.   Roy was middle boy and a cute little boy.  He had an impish grin and loved to tease,  they were my favorite’s.  Loved them!❤️. Sue Ann Scott Cairl.

Sweet Roy.  I loved working with you and Barbara. 
Please look down from Heaven and protect your sweet family.

Not a day goes by that I don't think of Roy and Chuck. My two brothers in arms and longtime friends. Both are in the arms of Jesus Christ our Lord. May they rest in peace forever. I  miss you both.

My friend Roy, I think of you and your family almost every day. I miss you my friend. May you mine the gold of heaven every day. God Bless you and I will meet up with you some day. You and "Brown" try to save some fun for me.

Today I learned from his wife Barb that my long-time friend, fellow Airman at George AFB, CA in the 831st TAC Hospital and roommate, as well as fellow Coroner Investigator for many years, in different counties, has passed away.  Roy, Chuck Robinson and I all shared many good, funny and crazy times together sharing a room in the barracks and later a house in Apple Valley.  I was in the USAF from May 1966 to March 1970 and both Chuck and Roy joined me during 1967 and 1968 we have been very good friends ever since. There are too many crazy stories to tell about the three of us over the many ensuing years. But, Roy will be greatly missed.  The last time I saw Roy was when he and I went to visit Chuck in Valencia, CA. Chuck has Parkinson's Disease and is a care home because it has advanced so far.  Both Roy and I were struck by the impact it has had on Chuck and we talked about it and how little of Chuck we could coax out of him. We were both very impacted by that visit.  Now that I have lost Roy as a member of our "Three Muskateers" I am saddened beyond expression. I met his family a while back when they all came to Solvang, CA on a trip and I had a fabulous time. I know that their loss is much greater than mine and I recognize how many people Roy impacted in his life. I am not sure even he recognized it.  He just did.  We also had a memorable cross-country road trip from Michigan to California in his Chevy Impala. I was also born in Michigan and went to visit family and then Roy, Chuck and I drove Roy's Impala back to California.  After, of course, meeting his family and friends in Temperance, Michigan.  I could go on and on about all the things we did and shared, but suffice to say I cannot remember a better or more loyal friend than Roy Arthur Kinney.  Oh, by the way we also share the same middle name! I miss you Roy and we will meet again as we celebrate our reunion in Heaven.
Regards and Blessings to all who shared in knowing Roy!

Barb and Family,
I am sorry to wait so long before sending a note to you all.

Words seem so meaningless in such times but I will try.  For me, what I will always remember of Roy was the tender heart and the fact that you knew he cared deeply for people in general but especially for family.  Seeing him interact with the grandkids when we were with you in 2015 was a special time I will always treasure.  When Mom passed, his being here meant more than anyone will ever know, and, as I've said before, Roy held a very special place in both my Mom and Dads heart.
We continue to pray for all of you daily and trust to see you in the near future.

All our Love,
Doug & Jacque

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. One of my favorite memories of the California Kinney’s was spending New Year’s Eve in the desert. It was an experience I have never forgotten. May you all have peace knowing that your husband, father, grandfather is protecting you from above. Love, Amber & Kyle Kinney

I had the pleasure of knowing Roy since 2010. I was told, “When you meet Roy, you need to bring him coffee,” and I did just that and we have been friends ever since.  The plan was for me to start my embalming apprenticeship and I told Roy that I was not good at embalming. He didn’t believe me. He wanted me to get my license and he would help me do that. I would start embalming for a few weeks, then stop when I got too busy meeting with families. I did the start and stop thing A LOT. When I wasn’t in the embalming room with him, he would literally ask me every day, “When are you coming back to embalm with me?” I would say I don’t know, thinking I might not come back. Then finally, I decided I needed to get this damn embalmer license, after all, “That’s why you went to Mortuary School”, Roy would say to me.  Roy at the time was thinking about retiring, again. I told him my decision and he said he would wait and see me complete my apprenticeship.  Roy was so patient with me.  I can remember many times being so frustrated and asking, “Roy, what do I do?” He would look up from his cross-word puzzle or magazine and say, “I don’t know, what do you do?”  That would push me over the edge, but how else was I suppose to learn.  I will miss the days of listening to JACK FM on the radio and walking into one of Roy’s many off the wall jokes. I will miss the hilarious mishaps that sometimes would happen in the embalming room. I will miss his stories of mining for gold, the coroner’s office and when he would go on vacation with the family in the motor home. I remember the day I told Roy that I was leaving the mortuary; he actually cried. He LOVED his family, especially his grandkids; they were the world to him.  I am still in shock with the news of his passing, but I am so grateful that I was able to tell him how much I appreciated him. He saw in me what I couldn’t see in myself.  My heart goes out to Barb and his family. Until we meet again………

Roy we remember you swimming at Moms and all the good parties we had.  Remember you as I babysat you, Jim and Denny.  Loved you guys and loved your mom and dad.  Thank you for such good times and you sure got to look like your Dad.   You will be missed and say hello to family in heaven for me.  

Love to your family, Sue Ann

Roy was the sweetest, funniest guy in our class of ‘66!  He and I would swap jokes in class all the time and try to out do each other!  
I really and truly enjoyed re connecting with him years ago on Facebook.  He was a true American who loved our great country and I could tell he loved deeply.

I will really miss seeing his posts.  He will be missed by many.

Praying for his family  and I will never forget Roy,  

Judy Miller West

Roy, 
I hate that I am writing this because it means you are not here. I just wanted you to know how special you are and how you touched so many peoples lives just being you. You are such an amazing dad, grandpa, and husband and just everything to your family. Every time I would see you I always got the best big hugs and corniest but funny jokes! You brought so much love and happiness to your family and friends. I will miss you so much but I know you will never leave my heart or your family and friends hearts. Every time I saw you, you would tell me “punky, I’m sure glad you got to see me” haha. I promise to keep this joke going in your honor haha. Thank you for all the love you gave my brother Chris, I know how important you are to him and how much he loves you. Roy you will forever be loved and missed!! 

So sorry to hear of Roy’s passing.  Roy and I had many great times together in High School, including driving to California in the Summer of 1965 with Roy, Jim Hacker and myself in my Mustang.  After two weeks in the LA area, we drove straight back in 42 hours.  We switched drivers often without stopping.  What great times we had together.  My prayers go out to the family.  Rest In Peace good friend.    

I  will  not  forget  you  Roy.  We  have  been  friends  for  many years  starting   with  our  dates  in  your  dad's  Buick.    We  shared  alot  of  time   talking  about  our  Jeeps   our  kids   and  then  our  grandkids.  Many  prayers  for  your  wife  and  the   family  you so  loved.  Will  see  ya on the   flip  side.

Many memories from high school and then 50 years later as a Facebook friend.  He was a great guy way back when (and so darn cute) and a great guy a lifetime later.  I loved to read and comment on his posts and shared many. He was still so active and engaged in living,  it's hard to believe he's gone. My most sincere thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family for God's peace and comfort that passes all understanding. 

I remember many Jeep trips with the Gurney Bangers! Smitty and I enjoyed many years of camping and jeeping with Roy, Barb and Christina! What wonderful memories! I'm sure Smitty and Roy are whooping it up together! My thoughts and prayers go to the whole family!

I started my funeral career at Mark B Shaw in September 1980. That day I made my first ever removal, from the coroner’s morgue when it was at Patton. I met Roy that day, and would see him often as we went there almost daily. We shared jokes and laughs. So sad to hear this news. 

Lee Roy, that’s the nickname my dad had for him, and we all loved Lee Roy!  In 2017 when my mom passed away in Michigan, it was Roy that drove cross country to come to the funeral, because he was just that sweet. When you were with him you laughed, because he was just that funny. We will all miss Roy. 

All our love, David and Annette Kok

Roy will not be forgotten. Countless memories four-wheeling with him and my Uncle Bill. I will always have a mental picture of him in his white jeep waiting on everyone to roll out. I remember going on a Big Bear run and talking about his service in the Air Force. It’s  men like him who make me proud to serve in the Air Force as well.

We are so sad and devastated to hear of Roy’s passing. I’m so glad we had a chance to visit with him a year ago when he did his cross country road trip. He has been a lifelong friend beginning in elementary Sunday school classes in Toledo and then wonderful friendships in High School. He will be greatly missed. Condolences and prayers go out to Barb, Christina, and Heather, and all of his family.  Love, DeeDee and Tom Fuleky

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Roy Arthur Kinney

22 julio, 1948 – 13 octubre, 2019

Draper Mortuary

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