Dr. David Michael Kinker

At an early age, he discovered and enjoyed playing video games, especially classic favorites such as Super Mario Bros, The Legend of Zelda and Halo, all in which he completed, and continued to replay. He also liked to snowboard in the Pocono Mountain ski resorts.

David graduated from Saucon Valley High School in Hellertown, Pa in 2011. He continued his education at Northampton Community College in Bethlehem Pa before moving to Port Orange Florida, where he attended Daytona State College earning his ASN and BSN later, he then transferred to Florida State University, earning his doctoral degree AGACNP-BC in 2023.

Dedicated to the medical profession, David worked in several capacities within the field, while attending college, steadily advancing in his career to Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, David was a talented musician who played both the keyboard and guitar. He enjoyed writing and recording his own music and getting together with friends and colleagues to play music together. He also would build his own computers for high performance gaming.

Those left to cherish his memory include his father, Michael (Dana) Kinker; his mother, Carol (Drew), Lockett; his sisters, Nichole (Jason) Lynn, Valerie (Kevin) Chapman, and Kelly Kinker; his brother, Eric Lockett, his grandfather, “Pop Pop”, Bernard Kinker, his Grandmother, “Nana”, Nancy DeVogel, seven nieces and nephews, Aubrey, Raymond, Cameron, Connor, Austin, Saylor and Leslie, along with many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, dear friends, and coworkers who will forever treasure his memory.

He also leaves behind his two beloved cats, Bourbon and Brandy.

David was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, “Mom Mom”, Denise Kinker, in 2016, and his maternal grandfather, “Grand Pa”, Donald DeVogel, in 2021.

David's life touched many people. He will be so deeply, sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is now in the loving arms of Jesus, who will hold and comfort him.

Although we are mourning a great loss, let's come together on Saturday, November 28th, 2026, to celebrate a remarkable life at The Carriage House at Heintzelmans, 326 Rear Main Street, directly behind the Heintzelman Funeral Home in Hellertown, PA 18055, starting at 3:00pm.

Family and friends are encouraged to share a story, have a bite to eat, raise a glass, and remember David. His life touched many people, and he will be so deeply, sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.