Dr. Harry Earl Kinnane of Huntsville, Alabama died November 10, 2020. He was born to humble beginnings on Red Mountain in Birmingham, Alabama. His work ethics and resolve allowed him to be the first member of his family to graduate college and go on to become a Doctor all while supporting a young family. Harry’s enthusiasm for photography provided opportunities for income and became a lifelong hobby which he embraced with his heart and shared with many people in his life. He had strong Christian beliefs throughout his life. After graduating medical school, Harry served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Afterwards he worked at the Veteran Administration hospital in Birmingham until 1977 when he joined a private practice in Huntsville. He continued serving veterans in North Alabama through the VA office in Florence during most of his career in private practice, and after retiring from private practice he returned to the VA on Redstone Arsenal before completely retiring from service.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Jeanette Kinnane, two sisters, and three grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Brenda Kinnane; son, Ronald Kinnane and wife, Debra; two daughters, Sheryl Shelton and husband, Jerry, and Jennifer Sickels; grandchildren Megan, Ryan, and Daniel Kinnane, and Sean, Heath, Bailey, and Kathleen Shelton, and Sean and Noah Sickels; two great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Edward and Paul Kinnane.
Dr. Harry E. Kinnane was interred in a graveside service at Maple Hill cemetery. The family will announce a memorial service later in the spring. In lieu of flowers please send donations in his honor to the Prostate Cancer Foundation or to the Prostate Cancer Research Institute.
