December 31, 1922 - November 26, 2019
Arthur "Art" R. Kinney Dec. 31, 1922 - Nov. 26, 2019 Arthur R. Kinney, 96, died November 26, 2019. Art was born in Yankton, South Dakota on December 31, 1922. He and his family moved to Stockton in 1952. He was preceded in death by Christine Kinney, his wife of 53 years. Art was a graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Journalism and worked for newspapers in Minnesota and Iowa prior to his 33 years at The Record. He instituted and headed The Record's Creative Services department which provided graphic art services for advertising and other departments. Art was wounded in combat in Europe during World War II and was awarded various medals for his service. In 2015, he was awarded the French Legion of Honor medal in recognition of his helping to liberate France. He served as a board member of the Stockton Institute for Continued Learning at Delta College and served on the 1987-88 San Joaquin County Grand Jury. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, The University of Minnesota alumni association, Weber Point Coffee Club, SIRS Branch 46 and the 12th Armored Division Association. Contributions can be made in Arthur's name to the Hospice of San Joaquin, Stockton, CA.
SERVICE
A service will be held on Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 at 10:00a.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, located at 831 Industrial Way, Lodi CA, 95240. The service will then conclude at a graveside at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off of Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
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