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Obituary For Reverend Richmond Enoch Kinnard

Reverend Richmond Enoch Kinnard passed away on August 7, 2020 at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, Tennessee at the age of 85. He was born in Williamson County, Tennessee to the parents of Arthur Henry and Era Elizabeth Smith.

He is survived by a daughter, Vivian (Donald) Smith, of Irving (Dallas), TX, a son, Timothy (Robin) Kinnard, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, two granddaughters, Amber and Timmi and a grandson, Prince, two brothers, Matthew (Regina) Kinnard of College Park, Maryland, Houston (Cynthia) Kinnard of Nashville, Tennessee, four sisters, Katie Kinnard White of Brentwood, Tennessee, Martha Kinnard Forston of Silver Spring, Maryland, Sophia Kinnard Beamon and Anna Kinnard Broome both of Nashville, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents, oldest sister Rosa Kinnard Cason of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and oldest brother Arthur, Jr. of Greenwood, Mississippi. He will be missed by many nieces, nephews, former colleagues, students, and others too many to name. He will be sorely missed.

*** Due to COVID-19 there is a limit of how many people can enter the chapel at a time but everyone will be allowed to flow in to view as well as speak to the family and flow back out to allow others the same opportunity. In order to enter the funeral home and the church for viewing you MUST have on a mask per new regulation for the funeral home. You are responsible for supplying your own masks as well ***

Reverend Kinnard will lie in state on, Sunday, August 16, 2020 from 2 until 5 at the funeral.

Visitation with family, Monday, August 17, 2020 from 9:30 A.M. until 10:00 A.M. at First Missionary Baptist Church, 913 Natchez Street, Franklin, Tennessee with funeral to follow. Pastor Timothy Gaines, Sr., officiating.

Interment Toussaint L’Overture Cemetery.

Guest Book

I will be remembering you, Timothy and family Always in prayer!

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Much love and sympathy to the Kinnard family. Blessed to be friends with Vivian whose father was such an accomplished and amazing man. -- Jo Ann H. Hill, Coppell, TX

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Mr. Kinnard will be missed. He was a great instructor. Michael Love

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I was 12 when I met Rev. Kinnard in Langston OK. He was always a humble, honorable, caring man. He later became my Father's assistant Pastor. Vivian and Timothy my prayers are with you and the family. The Ford Family love you. Catherine

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Rev. Kinnard, my friend of over 30 years. It was a pleasure working as his student secretary at Langston University. He always had a kind and inspiring word to what I was going through as a single parent raising a son and challenges completing my degree. Love you, Vivian and Timothy. -Kemp family, Atlanta, GA.

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Rev. will be missed, as a student at Langston University I attended his church. Also he was a great man of Phi Beta Sigma. If you look up the word HUMBLE anywhere, it is what the Rev. represented. I will miss you and your family, thanks for your assistance when I attended Langston University. Peter Blackwell of Washington, DC

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It has been a blessing to have known Rev. Richmond Kinnard as both a Pastor and University Educator. In both spheres, he served with integrity, excellence and a calming spirit. Our prayers are with his family as they celebrate the life of a great Servant of the Lord. Pastor Vernon L. & Odessa M. Jones Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Guthrie, OK

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Rev. Kinnard was a man of great statue; always sharing the word of God in his conversations and preaching in a bold yet soft spoken voice. We thank God for the time he was at First Baptist. Our church was enriched by his wisdom and knowledge. Your family was blessed with a true treasure and he will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched. Deacon Chuck & Leila Luckett

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Vivian and Timothy, we the brothers and Sisters of Richmond are terribly sadden by the loss of your Father and our Brother. He was a caring Individual and always gave us encouragement. He will be truly missed. May God comfort you both at this time.

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In loving memory of Richmond Enoch Kinnard, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. We loved and will miss our beloved Associate Minister, Scholar, Author and Mentor Rev. Kinnard. We enjoyed his stories and words of wisdom through the years. Lady Kinnard welcomed him with open arms and a beautiful smile. #Peace Our prayers are with the Entire Kinnard Family during this difficult time. Peace and blessings, Deacon & Deaconess Portis

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Rev. Kinnard will always have a special place in my heart because he ordained me to preach the gospel. He was a great man of God and exemplary in character. He was the model of Jesus to me and my family and He will be greatly missed by the Brewer family. We look forward to seeing you again when that trumpet blows my father in the ministry. Love Rev. Nyrhone Brewer

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You are in our thoughts and prayers. Praying for strength and comfort during this difficult time. Paul, Sonja, Jasmine and Jayden. The Gordon's - Lewisville,Texas

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Your father was a good man. My condolences. TB

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Your father was a wonderful man who will be loved and cherished by many for generations to come. James and Wessylyne Simpson Lynne Simpson-Harding

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Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Thinking of you with deepest sympathy. Michael & Henrietta Love - Broken Arrow, OK

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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