Michael Kinard Photo Biography 1961- 2018
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Yes,natural born Citizen of the United States. We hold these Truths to be self-evident , that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberity, and the Pursuit of Happiness-.
Just compare my grandfather's photo and then look at me. Look at the ears - the shape and size of the Kinard ears are an inherent Kinard trait. Just like my grandfather, I've learned to listen and present your views intellingently. My grandfather used patience and intellegent discussion as the answer to those who favored violent revolution.
Bishop Founded, Preached At the 'Wash-House' Church
One must understand the sentiment of the time in which my grandfather iived. Reared in Money Mississippi, the same town that lynched a fourteen year old Chicago boy named Emmitt Till, he was no stranger to the harsh and indignant treatments blacks at the time. This 1970 article is written by Reid Hanley, Beacon Religion Writer. In his 47 years in Wichita the Rev Mr. Kinard has seen many changes and improvements in race relations. The Rev. Mr. Kinard said that patience should be exercised more by the violent radicals. “Patients and intelligent discussion is the Rev Mr. Kinard’s answer to those who favor violent revolution.” The Rev Mr. Kinard said “We should use intelligence in what we do. The best way on earth to solve problems is to sit down and discuss. The Bible reads: Come now and let us reason together…we are just wasting time fighting, too much fighting denotes ignorance.” “Some want it now or bust, but you have to present your views intelligently. If I knock on your door you probably will let me in. But if I am kicking your door, you sure won’t open it!” “We should just take it easy and try to understand each other. That is one of the worst things –we don’t understand each other. Human nature is the same for black, white, Mexican or whatever.
My dad was stationed in Taipei, Taiwan from 1959-1961, he was assigned to Washington DC from 1961-1964. In between these two assignments my mother and brothers briefly stayed in Wichita and guess who arrived Oct 26, 1961. Yours truly!! Once the family was reunited in Washington DC, I got busy making campaign calls -smile.
Taeko and Mike 1970 McDill AFB Tampa Florida
1970 base housing in Tampa Florida. You can barely see the sign on the left edge of the photo, but it was for best lawn award. Momma and I pose in the yard after they posted the sign in our lawn.
The Gilkey and Kinard family have deep and have played a valued role in the Church of God In Christ. Both men served as Bishop of the Kansas Southwest. First Bishop Kinard and then Bishop Gilkey. We are like a vine intertwined growing together and making each other stronger.
Parents Taeko and Graze with Michael
Graze Isaiah Kinard retired from the United States Air Force as a Master Sergeant in 1973. He gave his country twenty-three years of service. While stationed in Japan he met and married Taeko Koyanagi. To this union three sons were born with the youngest being Michael.
I was hanging out with my brothers Darnell and Gary. That's me with the ball. Big fro was the thing back in 1974. My Dad recently retired, and we live at 1333 S May Street in south Wichita until 1976.
Daddy Graze and all his grandkids and great-grandkids. Who can name them all? I'm in there somewhere!
1964 in Japan.
My Grandfather Graze Kinard aka 'Daddy Graze' was born in Hazelhurst, Mississippi. As a young adult he moved to Wilson Arkansas for one year and moved to Wichita Kansas, following the path of his brother Charles A Davis. He worked for Cudahy Packing Company for forty-five years and retired at the age of sixty-five. In 1927 he married Hattie McBee of Coffeyville, and to their union five children were born. His middle son James Arnold Kinard died as an infant. Pictured: Graze and Hattie, and their children (standing left to right) Barbara, Nilus, Malcolm, Junior Graze.
1964-67 Family picture In Japan
I was three or four years old at the time of this photo. We lived in Chofu, Japan.
My Grandfather Bishop Graze Kinard
Graze Kinard, The sixth child of Delphine Alexander, was born April 10, 1896 in Hazelhurst, Mississippi. He was reared in Mississippi until 1918 when he was inducted into the U.S. Army. His stay was brief due to his refusal to carry a weapon. He was given an honorable discharge after 4 months of service. Daddy Graze accepted Christ into his life at the age of 22 and followed the teachings of the Bible all his life. He served as a Deacon in the Church of God in Christ for twenty-five years before joining the ministry. He preached his first sermon at the East Side Church of God in Christ in 1945. In 1948 he recieved his first pastoral duty and the Leavenworth Church of God in Christ in Leavenworth, Kansas. In 1953 he founded the Holy Temple Church of God in Christ which is still a house of worship today. In 1967 Pastor Graze Kinard was appointed Bishop of the Southwestern District of Kansas. Bishop Kinard was a srong force that led many onto the right path following the Lord. He believed in equality and human dignity for all men. He had a positive impact on all who knew him.
Wichita Heights High School MVP 1978 Michael Kinard #22
My senior year, while attending Heights High School. I played defensive strong cornerback and slotback on offense. I was named All-City Defense, and my teammates voted me MVP; this truly a proud moment of being recognized by my peers!
