Mr. Bud Kiniry, age 81, of Dalton, GA, passed away Thursday October 6, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Ralph was born September 6, 1935 in Clairemont, NH , a son of the late Ralph and Marion Wiggins Kiniry II. He was also preceded in death by his son Skip Kiniry. Bud was a volunteer with the Salvation Army. He enjoyed the outdoors especially spending time at the lake and following his grandchildren with all their activities.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kathy Kiniry of the residence, daughters and sons in law: Debbie Calcagino of Inverness, FL, Diane Miller of Hollywood, FL, Dena and Phillip Perry of Inverness, FL, Danielle and Matt Cunningham of Louisville, KY, sons and daughters in law; Rusty and Sheila Kiniry of Davie, FL and Shawn and Kim Kiniry of Ringgold, GA. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren as well as brothers and sisters in law; Bob and Sally Kiniry of Clewiston, FL, Jim Kiniry of Lexington, KY, John and Vera Kiniry of Bennington, VE and a sister Pat Collins of Prescott Valley, AZ and several nieces and nephews and friends.

Services to celebrate the life of Mr. Ralph Wiley Kiniry III will be held Monday October 10, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. from the Melrose Chapel of Ponders Funeral Home with Captain Matt Cunningham officiating. Interment will follow at the United Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday.

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