Former Board Chairman Kaney Dies at 86

Former chairman of the NRMCA Board of Directors T. Michael Kaney died on December 13 at the age of 86. A lifelong resident of the Tampa, FL, area, Mr. Kaney was a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, earning a Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering in 1961. He then served in the Army Corp of Engineers from 1962-1964. Mr. Kaney worked for Florida Mining & Materials and predecessor companies from 1956 until his retirement as vice president. Throughout his career he was active in NRMCA, serving as Board chairman from 1995-1996. In 2013 he was awarded the Chairman's Award, since renamed the Robert A. Garbini Award, for extraordinary dedication and service to NRMCA. Mr. Kaney was also a member and president of the Florida Concrete & Products Association and president of the Concrete Institute of Florida. Other affiliations included the Florida Transportation Builders Association and Florida Lime Rock & Aggregates Institute.

He is survived by his wife of almost 63 years, Jana Davis Kaney; children Frances Leigh Kaney, Laura Kaney Campbell (Dennis) and Michael Davis Kaney (Michelle), and numerous other relatives, including four granddaughters.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, 27607 or the charity of your choice. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on January 31 at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 1520 Canterbury Road, Raleigh, NC, 27608. A Celebration of Life will be held following the service.

Click here to view an obituary published in the Tampa Bay Times.