Allen Kinney

Allen M. Kinney, 67, of Madison Heights, Va passed away at his home surrounded by his family on November 14, 2024. He was the husband of Margaret (Beady) Kinney for 18 years and son of James Thurmon and Grace Delores Banks.

Allen was born on April 25, 1957, in Lynchburg, Va. He graduated from Amherst County High School and CVCC. He was formerly employed at Archer Creek Foundry and retired from BWXT where he worked for 14 years.

Allen was a member of the Scott Zion Baptist Church where he was a faithful member of the usher board. Allen's pastime was attending car shows with his buddies and winning numerous awards for his (baby) 1971 Chevy Camaro.

Allen is survived by his daughter Katrina Kinney; stepsons, Roger Kidd (Jessica), Kevin Kidd (Suzanne); grandchildren, Kaylee, Kimber and Ashton; his siblings, Cheryl Singleton, Michele Poindexter, Janice Megginson (Kenneth), Victoria Warner (Byron); one uncle, Albert Turner (Gloria); Mother-in-law, Ann Baker; Sister-in-law, Janice Parrish (Kenneth); brother-in-law, William B. Baker (Tiffany).

Allen is preceded in death by his father-in-law, William Baker; granddaughter Aayliah Raine Kidd and a very special niece Jada Pearl Baker.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 1 P.M. at Scott Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Russell Gary Lee eulogist. Allen will be lying in repose Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. and Sunday, November 17, 2024 from 1 P.M. to 6 P.M.at Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights. 

The family will be receiving visitors at his home, 1370 Dixie Airport Road, Madison Heights, Va from 1 P.M.-8 P.M. 

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.