Larry D. Kinchen, 62 of Easton, PA died Monday, November 9, 2015 at home with his wife by his side and surrounded by love. He and his wife the former Mary Ann McNair have shared 30 years together. Born October 1, 1953 in Alberta, VA he was a son of the late Ellen (Word) and Major Kinchen.
Known as the “Pallet Man”, he had been employed by Purity Zinc in Easton for many years and prior to that by Pallet Express. He was a member of the Greater Shiloh Church of Easton and the South Side Civic Association. He was also an active member of the Democratic Party.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; grandchildren: Morgan, Amber and Todd Williams; daughters: Katie Boylan and fiancé Josh Fry and her children: James, Saira and Zachary; April Blair and husband George and their family; Crystal Wright and her family; sisters: Frances Gillis and husband Cecil, Mabel Wynn and Margie Kinchen and many nieces and nephews. His beloved “Jake” died this year.
A Memorial Service will be held Friday, November 20 at 11 AM in The Greater Shiloh Church Chapel, 201 Brother Thomas Bright Ave., Easton, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
jermaine cain
November 12, 2015 at 8:54 am
Hurts to hear of your passing, you were a good friend and always enjoyed talking to you. never heard you complain always willing to help someone in any circumstance. Going to miss you hope to see you again one day. Sending my blessing to the family in PA and VA.
Denise Guffy and family
November 12, 2015 at 9:30 am
Sorry for your loss he will be missed he was always nice to talk to and give anyone a helping hand uncle larry i will miss you
GENE & BARBARA UNANGST
November 12, 2015 at 8:28 pm
LARRY keep looking I am sure you’ll find a gold pallet, being the good man you are,. we could not ask for a better neighbor. { WITH OUR BLESSING }
Katie
November 13, 2015 at 8:24 am
There will forever be a part of our hearts missing. To the only man who ever bought me flowers for every holiday.. To the only person who would come to pick me up on a dark highway at 3 o’clock in the morning.. I will forever miss you Our dog (Larry’s dog) passed away days before, so.. We know that Jakerz and Larry are hanging tough up there 🙂 Know that Larry is at peace. He was in a lot of pain– and spent his last days surrounded with loved ones in the comfort of his own home 🙂 We love you all; Thank you.
JUDY GREENAWALD
November 13, 2015 at 9:01 am
PATRICK AND FAMILY VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. GOD HAS A PLAN FOR EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US. LARRY IS NOW WITH HIM SAFE AND SECURE. MAY GOD BLESS US WITH HIS LOVE.
Bill Hildenbrand Pallet Express
November 13, 2015 at 4:49 pm
I knew Larry 30 years as he was one of my first employees and hardest working. Larry loved pallets and we had that in common. Over all those years he would bring in pallets and many times wanted to talk to me in private about things going on in his life that bothered him. We were good friends and he was a decent, caring human being. A true gentle giant. I’ll miss your infectious laugh and funny comments we shared that others wouldn’t understand. Good bye Larry and rest in peace.
Patrick and Virginia McNair ; Florida
November 13, 2015 at 7:18 pm
“The Sun il come out to tomorrow, bet your bottom dollar that tomarrow the’ll be sun ” Were ever you are Larry our LOVE is with YOU. Mary Ann we love u so. May GOD BLESS YOU our hearts are with you always and forever. …….
James, Saira, and Zachary
November 13, 2015 at 7:21 pm
We will miss you, Pop-pop, but we know that one day, we will all be together. Take good care of Jakerz for us 🙂
Stephen Sodergren
November 14, 2015 at 12:12 am
Larry, I will always remember you for the talks we would have when I would see you. You always put a smile on my face and I enjoyed laughing with you. I admired how you would do anything for anyone at a moments notice. I also admired your seemingly endless supply of energy as you were always working hard at something whether it was collecting pallets, working around your house or helping a neighbor with something, there were very few times I saw you sit down for very long. I’m glad you have your buddy Jake with you as the two of you were inseparable and he will keep you company. I’m sorry for the last few years as events caused the relationship we once had to deteriorate. Circumstances caused a distance between us that was sadly never fixed. Even though that happened, I always cared about you and I was truly sorry to hear of your passing. I will always keep your memory alive with Saira and I will continue to be a good friend to Katie, Josh and the boys. I’m sure there is some work that needs to be done up in Heaven and thankfully God just received a hard working man with a good soul. I won’t keep you from it. I love you.