Roger W Kinnison
August 18, 1960 — November 17, 2018
Roger W. Kinnison, 58, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Services will be held at Hope Lutheran Church of Cedar Rapids on November 24, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. There will be a Celebration of Life immediately following the service at the church. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids.
Roger was born on August 18, 1960, in Bethany, Missouri, the son of Forest & Twila (Ruff) Kinnison. On June 16, 1990, Roger was united in marriage to Christine White. Roger was an over-the-road semi-truck driver before becoming a driving instructor for Kirkwood Community College. Most recently he worked for XPO Logistics in Cedar Rapids. Roger enjoyed camping, singing, playing his guitar, and spending time with his family and friends. He was known for his love for biscuits and gravy, making up his own language and making everyone laugh.
Roger is survived by his wife, Christine Kinnison of Cedar Rapids; children, Justin (Amber) Kinnison, Amanda Kinnison and Haley (Kyle) Kaiser, all of Cedar Rapids; granddaughter Brynn Kinnison; and a future grandchild due in May 2019; siblings, Danny (Karen) Clark of Springfield, Missouri, Mike (JoEllen) Clark of Chillicothe, Missouri, Sherry (Bobby) Hecker of Chillicothe, Lyle Kinnison of Wonewoc, Wisconsin, Lori (Mike) Stevenson of Cedar Rapids; mother-in-law, Carroll White; brothers- and sister- in-law, Bill White, Richard White and their families, Lyn White; many nieces and nephews; other extended family; and all of his camping friends at Sleepy Hollow Campground in Oxford, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents; and his father-in-law.
Please dress casual and wear your boots.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Cedar Rapids Fire Department, Area Ambulance Service, and the Mercy Medical Center staff for the care given to Roger.
Roger was born on August 18, 1960, in Bethany, Missouri, the son of Forest & Twila (Ruff) Kinnison. On June 16, 1990, Roger was united in marriage to Christine White. Roger was an over-the-road semi-truck driver before becoming a driving instructor for Kirkwood Community College. Most recently he worked for XPO Logistics in Cedar Rapids. Roger enjoyed camping, singing, playing his guitar, and spending time with his family and friends. He was known for his love for biscuits and gravy, making up his own language and making everyone laugh.
Roger is survived by his wife, Christine Kinnison of Cedar Rapids; children, Justin (Amber) Kinnison, Amanda Kinnison and Haley (Kyle) Kaiser, all of Cedar Rapids; granddaughter Brynn Kinnison; and a future grandchild due in May 2019; siblings, Danny (Karen) Clark of Springfield, Missouri, Mike (JoEllen) Clark of Chillicothe, Missouri, Sherry (Bobby) Hecker of Chillicothe, Lyle Kinnison of Wonewoc, Wisconsin, Lori (Mike) Stevenson of Cedar Rapids; mother-in-law, Carroll White; brothers- and sister- in-law, Bill White, Richard White and their families, Lyn White; many nieces and nephews; other extended family; and all of his camping friends at Sleepy Hollow Campground in Oxford, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents; and his father-in-law.
Please dress casual and wear your boots.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Cedar Rapids Fire Department, Area Ambulance Service, and the Mercy Medical Center staff for the care given to Roger.
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