David Leonard Kinman “Big Dave”

June 27, 2020

Mr. David Leonard Kinman “Big Dave”, 75, passed away, peacefully surrounded by loved ones on June 26, 2022, at Springhill Medical Center in Mobile, AL. Standing 6’6”, Big Dave was larger than “life itself”. He was truly a “gentle giant”. Big Dave enjoyed spending his time fishing, riding in his big red Ford F-150 and golf cart, and most notably sitting in the local eateries as an unpaid greeter. Never meeting a stranger, Big Dave loved drinking coffee and sharing stories with anyone who needed someone to sit with at the dinner table. Afterwards, he would get their phone number and faithfully send a message of inspiration to them every day. Big Dave was also the “Go To” man. If anyone ever needed a job done, he would know the person to call.

Big Dave proudly served in the United States Army, earning the rank of SP5. He served 3 tours in the Vietnam as an Army Ranger. After being honorably discharged from the military, he eventually began working at the Frontier telephone company where he retired after about 30 years. Anyone who met Big Dave met a life-long friend. He deeply loved and cared for people, and he was especially proud of his family.

Big Dave is preceded in death by his parents, Qunicy and Elizabeth Kinman; wife, Myrtis Kinman, one daughter, Melanie Kinman Owens, one brother, Robert (Dink) Kinman, and one sister, Frances (Lucy) Moseley.

He is survived by his one son, David Allen (Jessica) Kinman, of Atmore, AL; four grandchildren, Logan (Amber) Boatwright, of Atmore, AL; Madelyn Boatwright, of Atmore, AL; Hayden Kinman, Atmore, AL; Kendall Kinman, of Atmore, AL; two great-grandchildren, Kennedy and Rhett, of Atmore, AL; two brothers, John Charles (Connie) Kinman, of Whatley, AL; Quincy Kinman, Jr.; of Whatley, AL; numerous nieces, nephews, special friends all over the country.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Atmore Apostolic Church with Rev. Tim James officiating.

Burial will follow at New Home Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Friday, July 1, 2022 from 6:00 PM until service time Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Atmore Apostolic Church.

Pallbearers will be Toby Kinman, David McNairn, Ronnie Baggett, Josh Burkett, Greg McGhee, Trent Jackson, Darren McGhee, and Reece McNairn.

Honorary pallbearers will be Greg Findley, Larry Lassiter, Kevin Miniger, Wayne Williams, Kelvin Williams, Quincy “Doll” Kinman, Jr.; John Charles “Man” Kinman, and Tom Tschida.

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