Robert Larry Kinney Charleston - Robert Larry Kinney, 72, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest after a brief illness, surrounded by his family, on Monday, October 21, 2019. His memorial service will be held Friday, October 25, 2019 in The Cathedral Church of St. Luke & St. Paul, 126 Coming Street at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel. Larry was born July 10, 1947 in Cedartown, Georgia, son of Robert Lee Kinney and Mary Helen Backers Kinney. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia. Prior to his retirement, he was an executive with Sanders, Morris, Harris. Larry was a member of The Country Club of Charleston and The University Club in New York, New York. As a young man, Larry was very involved in the Boy Scouts. He achieved his Eagle Scout rank at the age of 14 and was the youngest to have done so in the state of Georgia at that time. He was an accomplished athlete excelling in both baseball and football in high school. After high school, Larry played football at the University of Georgia. While at the University of Georgia he was a dedicated student, earning a BS in Chemistry and an MBA from the Terry College of Business. After completing his graduate degree, he worked as an executive for thirty years in finance in New York, NY and Houston, TX. Upon retirement, Larry returned to his long time home in Charleston, SC where he enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his family. He is survived by his son, Matthew James Kinney (Caroline Sozzi Kinney) of Athens, GA; daughter, Laura Lee Kinney, M.D. (W. Wood Marchant, III)) of Charleston, SC; mother, Mary Helen Kinney of Rome, GA, four grandchildren, William Wood Marchant, IV, Anna Liles Marchant, Caroline Dalton Kinney and John Lumpkin Kinney; and his brother-in-law, Daniel J. Flynn. He was predeceased by his father Robert Lee Kinney and his sister Judy Kinney Flynn. At the time of his passing, Larry was engaged to his beloved fiancee Elizabeth 'Beth' Worth Cochran. Memorials may be made to the Cathedral Church of St Luke and St Paul 126 Coming St. Charleston, SC 29403. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 22 to Oct. 23, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Kinney

11 Entries

November 9, 2019

Larry and I were high school sweethearts. He will always be in my heart. I will always love his sweet mother Helen and My deepest sympathy to his family. Joan Green Nathan

Craig & Nancy Hanson

October 25, 2019

Dear Matthew and Lorilee,
We are so sorry for your loss...and the grandchildren's loss of their doting grandfather. We were very fond of Larry. We have many happy memories of you all during those years when you were still at home...as well as joining Lorilee and family with Larry in watching the Christmas Parade. May the deep grief of losing him soon be relieved by warm and joyous memories.
Many blessings,
Craig and Nancy

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Paul Hardin

October 23, 2019

Matthew Kinney and family - Carinne and I are so sorry for your loss. We extend our sincere thoughts and prayers to you and your family. We are here for you all during this difficult time.

Paul and Carinne

Linda Turner-Edge

October 23, 2019

Larry was a classmate of mine at Pepperell High and I will always remember him as one of the classiest and most considerate gentleman I have had the pleasure of knowing. He will no doubt be greatly missed by all who knew him. The world has truly lost a wonderful soul.

CINDY SPENCER

October 23, 2019

Dr. Kinney,
I was very sorry to hear about your father's passing. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
John & Cindy Spencer

Jo Ann & Jim Quintana/Chilakos

October 23, 2019

Dear Dr. Kinney & Family,
Jim & I wish to extend our heartfelt condolences at this very difficult time. May God, in His goodness & mercy grant each of you the strength to sustain you. You're all in our thoughts & prayers. R.I.P. Mr. Robert Kinney!

Jo Ann & Jim Quintana/ Chilakos

October 23, 2019

Dear Dr. Kinney & Family,
Jim & I wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy during this very difficult time. May God, in His goodness & mercy, give all of you, the strength to sustain you. You are all in our thoughts & prayers. R.I.P. Mr.Robert Kinney!

Penny Patterson Marks

October 22, 2019

Sincere condolences to family and fiancé.. Larry graduated high school one year ahead of me.. was always so nice! I was a cheerleader and loved watching him play football. This news is ❤ Breaking!!

Jane Knight Palmer

October 22, 2019

To Larry's son and daughter (and especially to his mom, Helen.)
Many of Larry's classmates from the Pepperell High School Class of 1965 are just now hearing of Larry's passing. We are just devastated !---
We were so fortunate that Larry was able to come to our "50th" high school reunion in 2015 and we were blessed to share some great memories. We shared so much laughter --of our high school memories and Larry was one of the most popular students in our class (and one of the most intelligent, too). We always teased him about "losing his Lindale, Ga. accent" --which was, of course, --way too "country".
We all loved Larry so much --and some of his football buddies in high school -remembered what a great athlete he was. We were a very close class --and were just about to plan to have a get-together next year -for our 55th Reunion.
We all know that Larry was a great person --a great dad -and wonderful son.
Please share this message with Helen --as so many of us knew her and Mr. Kinney and tell her Larry's high school classmates love her and are praying for her.
Your family will be in our prayers for these days to come --as we know the grief can be unbearable - as we lose someone as loved as this great man was.
May God give your strength during this sad time for the family. (Jane Knight Palmer, PHS Class of "65)

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