We will always remember our dear friend and stalwart of our church “Kinney”. Kinney was an active member of our Church whose great-great grandfather donated the land where the church and cemetery now stand. He remained deeply devoted to his church and the church family and he loved testifying about God’s grace.
James McKinney Field II, “Kinney” age 74, passed away surrounded by loving family and lifelong friends on Thursday, January 17th, 2019. He was born on October 11, 1944 at Coker’s Hospital in Canton, Ga., as the only child to James McKinney Field Sr. and Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Clayton Field. He attended Cherokee High School and Reinhardt University.
Kinney enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard where he proudly served his country, which he loved so dearly. In his professional life, Kinney owned and operated Fields Garage, having followed in his father’s footsteps. Both he and his father renovated and collected an extensive line of antique cars. Kinney was fondly nicknamed “Munster” by his beloved Uncle Jerry, and the name stuck for the rest of his life.
Kinney loved coaching football and the youth football team, “Gamecocks” and loved the Georgia Bulldogs. He also had the remarkable “gift of gab” and could talk to anyone about anything. He was always willing to share stories about his life experiences and his faith. He also had a very sharp mind and rich sense of humor, but most of all, he was uniquely tenderhearted, and his life was full of the most interesting encounters and many adventures that he frequently shared. He will always be with us.
