Early Life & Ministry
Henry Clifford Kinley was born in Greenville, Kentucky to Ada Luvenia Higgins and George Edward Kinley. After moving to Springfield, Ohio, his father worked as a drayman at Wickham & Chapman Piano Plate Company. He left school during the 6th grade to work at Wickham & Chapman and later became a master molder. Kinley entered the Ohio National Guard during World War I. He also joined the Church of God in Springfield, Ohio. He quickly advanced in the ministry, becoming an assistant pastor and a member of the General Council. He was well known as a healer, preacher and a "walking bible"; being able to quote any chapter and verse in the Holy Scriptures. Over the years he became a member of the Masonic Order (3rd Degree) and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
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