Paul Alan Kenline

1931 - 2017

Paul Alan Kenline obituary, 1931-2017, Raleigh, NC

BORN

1931

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Brown-Wynne Funeral Home

1701 East Millbrook Road

Raleigh, North Carolina

Paul Kenline Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 2, 2017.

Paul Alan Kenline, 86, died Monday, July 31, 2017. He was a native of Buffalo, NY and the son of Walter and Emma Kenline.

Paul is survived by his four children: Jeff Kenline and wife Liz, Karen Fatheree and husband Larry, Laura Parks and husband Hugh, and John Kenline and wife Mary Ellen.

He is also survived by his 14 beloved grandchildren: Ashley Park and husband Eric, Sarah Law and husband Blake, Jackie Meyer and husband Tim, David Fatheree, Emily Rhoads and husband Trevor, Brian Parks, Allison Bruns and husband Walker, Matthew Fatheree, Amory Parks, Tim Kenline, Daniel Kenline, Anna Kenline, Joel Kenline and Joshua Kenline.

In addition, Paul is survived by his 9 wonderful great-grandchildren: Luke Law, Micah Law, Eliana Law, Jesse Law, Wesley Park, Silas Law, Elijah Meyer, Talitha Law, and Evangeline Rhoads.

In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his loving, and beloved, wife of 52 years, Alice Marie Kenline. His twin brothers, Richard Kenline and Bill Kenline also preceded him.

Paul established his family in Cincinnati, Ohio. They moved to Raleigh in 1969. Paul was a commissioned officer in the US Public Health Service and helped in the establishment of the EPA, retiring in 1987. His field was public health and air pollution monitoring. He was a member of Raleigh Moravian Church.

Paul loved his wife and his family. He enjoyed good games and the camaraderie they engendered. He passed on his love of musicals to many of his children and grandchildren. Paul also supported many children through Compassion International. He was kind, generous and wickedly intelligent.

The family will receive visitors between 6 and 8 PM on Friday, August 4th at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 1701 E. Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27609.

A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Saturday, August 5th at Raleigh Moravian Church, 1816 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607. A private burial service will be at Historic Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh.

Memorial donations may be made to Raleigh Moravian Church.

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August 8, 2017

John Martin

I was sorry to learn of Mr. Kenline's passing. He and Mrs. Kenline always greeted us warmly and made us feel welcome when we came over to visit and play games.

August 8, 2017

John Martin

I was sorry to learn of Mr. Kenline's passing. He and Mrs. Kenline always greeted us warmly and made us feel welcome when we came over to visit and play games.

August 7, 2017

Ray Charland

Uncle Paul shared his love of fun with everyone! I loved that about him.

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August 7, 2017

Ray Charland

I feel blessed that I got to know Uncle Paul through my wife, Marcia Kenline Charland, one of his nieces. He was one of the sweetest and most loving men I've ever met. He lived a life of devotion and contribution--to his wife Alice and his extended family, to his community, and to our country through his years of government service.

I know he will be deeply missed, and I send my love and prayers to the family.

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August 4, 2017

Paul was such a devoted husband caring for his demented wife for seven years with patience and kindness. I admired him so very much.

Dot Medlin

August 4, 2017

Kathleen Townsend

I know Paul contributed his best to EPA. Our family moved here in 1970 when my husband Ronnie Townsend was asked to come down from Maryland to help with the establishment of EPA. Ron was also a career USPHS officer and was dedicated to this effort. He retired in 1997, and transitioned in July, 2007.
Our children grew up here and graduated from Wake County schools. I suspect some of you did too.
I know you will miss your Dad and you are in my prayers as you go forward
without him and your Mom as well. May you be comforted in your warm memories of your lives with them and may you be surrounded by understanding and loving friends during this painful time.

August 3, 2017

Bob and I will miss Paul so much. He was a dear friend to both of us, and we had many good times together. His sense of humor, his kind ways, and his love and support meant so much to us. I will always think of the times we had together in the early days after my first husband Frank passed away, just after Alice did. Their graves are right where Paul is going to be buried. Now when I go down to Oakwood, I will always be able to add flowers to all three graves with love and thanksgiving to God for their wonderful lives here on Earth and now up in heaven. My prayers are with your family and so many dear friends of Paul's. With love and peace, Karen Marie Fletcher

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5

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Brown-Wynne Funeral Home

1701 East Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27609

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5

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2:00 p.m.

Raleigh Moravian Church

1816 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC

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1701 East Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27609

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