Juan D.

Kinard

Juan D. Kinard, affectionately known as "Fred," was born to Mr. Jesse Rogers Kinard, Sr., and Mrs. Joan Wilson-Kinard on September 24, 1978. Fred received Christ at an early age under the leadership of Reverend Woods at 16th Street Baptist Church.

Fred received his formal education in the Gadsden public school system where he graduated from Gadsden High School. While in high school, Fred participated in JROTC and also on the high school football team where he was an exceptional player until a injury prevented him from continuing to participate.

In his spare time, he loved spending time with family, watching sports, and going for a walk. Fred was a huge Auburn fan.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Wilson-Boldware; and great-grandmother, Ms. Eloise Wilson. He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving mother, Mrs. Joann Wilson-Kinard of Gadsden, AL; his father, Mr. Jesse Kinard, Sr. of Buffalo, NY; siblings, Jesse Kinard, Jr., Don (Audrey) Kinard, Burlonda L. Kindard, Demetrius (Tanisha)Kinard, Teresa Shropshire, Danny Kinard, Renae Kinard, Felicia Kinard, Jessica Gamble, Helen Asberry, and Mary Kinard-Thomas; uncles, Leroy (Johnita) Boldware and Orlando (Shay) Wilson; aunt, Carolyn Wilson; and Fred leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.