William Leroy Kinney IV

June 16, 1945 - April 11, 2019

William Leroy Kinney IV passed away April 11, 2019. He was the loving husband of Mary for 50 years; devoted father of Julie and William (Carol) Kinney; cherished grandfather of Andrea and Caitlyn Kinney; caring brother of Susan (late Chuck) Bonello, Kathryn (Kenneth) Whitacre, and Joseph (Kathy) Kinney; and brother-in-law of P. Stephen (Kathie) Remington, Susan (Bill) Henderson, and Richard (Amy Goehner) Remington. He also leaves several nieces and nephews.

Bill enjoyed the outdoors and photography and would often travel with his family to explore the United States. He was a busy bee and always kept an active mind. Bill was a long-time member of the Yankee Air Museum and was a history buff, especially focusing on WWII. He enjoyed telling ‘bad’ jokes and using puns. Bill most of all loved the time he spent with his family. He will be missed dearly.

A Memorial Service for Bill will be held Saturday, April 27, at 10:30am at First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, 26165 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Yankee Air Museum and the First Presbyterian Church of Farmington in his name.

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