Gary R. Kinney 79, of Ashland passed away early Saturday morning, July 5, 2025 in Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital.
He was born on April 13, 1946 in Ashland the son of the late Harlan M. and Dorothy (nee Kiser) Kinney.
Gary graduated from Ashland High School, Class of 1964. Following his graduation, Gary proudly served in the United States Army and was stationed in Korea and was honorably discharged in 1972.
He married the love of his life, the former Cheryl Warren in June of 1972.
Gary retired after more than 30 years of service to the F.E. Myers Pump Company in 2004.
Throughout his life, he enjoyed collecting and restoring antique tractors and cushman scooters. He was a member of both the Yesteryear Club and the Cushman Scooter Club.
He is survived by one daughter, one daughter, Erin (Brad) Schlechty of Ashland; and one grandson, Blaine Schlechty of Ashland; two sisters, Bonnie (Jim) Strong of Russellville, Tennessee and Judy (Emerson) Slater of Ashland; one brother, Eugene “Butch” Kinney of Ashland; and a sister-in-law, Donna Kinney of Ashland.
In addition to his parents, Gary is preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Cheryl Kinney who passed from this life on Mary 27, 2023; one brother, Harlan Kinney Jr. and a sister-in-law, Joann Kinney.
A private interment will be in the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery on Friday.
Online condolences may be shared on the funeral home’s website at denbowfh.com.
Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home & Crematory is handling the arrangements.
Funeral Home: Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home
Website: denbowfh.com
