William Charles Kincannon

Born in Stephen’s County, Oklahoma on January 27, 1923, he was commissioned as a Naval officer at Notre Dame in 1943. He worked as a Navy meteorologist for his entire career. After retirement from active duty in 1964, he worked for the Department of Defense until 1988.

Married in 1946 to his one true love, Murice Jean Miniard of Olathe, Kansas; they began a 70-year love affair. Chuck’s legacy is reflected in the lives of his son, Rev. Dr. Keary Kincannon, pastor of Rising Hope UMC and wife, Judy Borsher; daughter, Rev. Dr. Karla Kincannon, pastor of Aldersgate UMC, and husband, Rev. Dr. Jim Noseworthy; and son, Kirk Kincannon, Executive Director of the Fairfax County Park Authority and wife, Denise Kincannon. He is survived by his wife, children, ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, a sister, and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends and guests at Demaine’s Funeral Home, 502 S. Washington Street, Alexandria, on Friday, July 7 from 6:00-8:00p.m. The memorial service will be held at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Road, Alexandria, on Saturday, July 8 at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rising Hope United Methodist Mission Church and Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Alexandria.