Raymond K. "Doc" Kincaid, M.D.
Raymond Keith “Doc” Kincaid, M.D., 93 of Noblesville and formerly of Tipton, died at 8:25 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at his residence. He was born November 14, 1922 in Boone County, Indiana to Jacob L. & Genoa Isabel (Edwards) Kincaid. He married Caroline Sullivan on January 12, 1980 and she survives.
Doc was a graduate of Whitestown High School. He graduated from Wabash College and then served in the U.S. Army during WWII. After the war Doc attended Indiana University, earning his Masters in Physiology. He then entered the Indiana University School of Medicine graduating in 1953. He served on the Hamilton County Health Board for 23 years. He was a member of the American Medical Association and the Flying Physicians Association.
His many accomplishments included joining other area doctors in his medical career at the Tipton Clinic and giving the first polio vaccines to every first and second grader in Tipton County. He was an early advocate and educator for yearly breast cancer screenings and mammograms. He witnessed many technological innovations during his career including the wide-spread introduction of a new antibiotic called penicillin and the use of fetal heart monitors at Tipton County Memorial Hospital. He attended the delivery of more than 3500 infants.
Doc was a lifetime mason at the Boone Lodge #9 in Lebanon. He belonged to the Tipton Elks, Tipton Moose, Tipton American Legion, Hobbs Christian Church and Tipton Rotary Club. He was a founding member of the “Bitch and Moan” club.
Survivors besides his wife Caroline include his children, Cynthia Kincaid, Washington, D.C., Suzanne Helmick and husband Patrick, Spartanburg, South Carolina, Barbara Kincaid, Washington, D.C., Robert Richardson, Lori Peachey and husband Steven, Cicero. Doc is also survived by one brother, Lowell Kincaid and wife Rose, Bunkie, Louisiana; eight grandchildren, Bryan Richardson and wife Julie, Andrew Richardson and wife Cameran, Dana Kincaid, Christian Travis and husband Ilie, Taryn Kincaid, Steven Peachey and wife Jessica, Aaron Richardson and wife Sarah and Whitney Kincaid and fiancé Ryan Strasser; 10 great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Sandra Kincaid, Logansport.
Doc was preceded in death by two sons, Keith Kincaid and Jeffrey Richardson and one sister, Elizabeth Kincaid.
The funeral service for Doc Kincaid will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 14 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Andrea Leininger presiding. Burial will follow at the Arcadia Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Arcadia. Visitation will be from 2:00–7:00 p.m. on Sunday and from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to either the Indiana Children’s Wish Fund, 6081 East 82nd Street, Suite 120, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46250 or the Catherine Peachey Fund for breast cancer research, P.O. Box 1823, Warsaw, Indiana, 47580.
We had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Kincaid and Caroline when they visited their son Keith and family in Rensselaer. Our prayers are with Caroline, Sandy, Dana,Taryn, Whitney and the family.
I’m so sad to hear this he was a wonderful man wasy dr when I was a little girl rip sir you will be issued by many!
So sorry to hear of your loss. I worked for Dr Kincaid as a very young woman and found him to be such a delightful person. Carolyn was a dear friend of my parents Rex and I send our condolences to the family
So sorry for your loss. Dr. Kincaid was the doctor that delivered me and cared for me for many years in my childhood.
Thoughts and prayers to all from your VMTB-131 family. We hold so many great memories in our hearts of our time spent with Ray. He will be so missed. Love you all. Sally Hubbard
Dr Kincaid was my doctor from birth until he retired. I loved him. It was an honor to know him. Prayers to family and loved ones.
Our condolences and prayers for the family. Sorry Aunt Carolyn for your loss, we wish we could be there to give you love and support. God Bless you all. Love, Roger and Pam.
So sorry to hear this..He was a good Doctor. Prayers an hugs for all of the family..
So sorry to hear the passing of a Great Doc . .As a child Dr. Kincaid and Dr. Kurtz were my family Drs.at the Tipton area. The family is in my Thoughts and Prayers
So sorry to read this. He was a great man who will be missed. Many wonderful memories of Ray at the Tipton Clinic. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Doc Kincaid delivered my girls over 30 years ago and has always held a special place in my husband and my heart. He was a dear friend to the Trout family and will always be remembered. Our prayers go out to the family.
Sorry for your loss and may he Rest In Peace. I met him at camp Barbee when he came with Keith.
Dr.Kincaid was my Doctor for many years and delivered my son. I had the please of working with Dr. Kincaid at Tipton Memorial Hospital from 1972-1981. He was a wonderful person. I am so sorry for your loss.
Dr.Kincaid was such a good man.prayers to you Carolyn and your family.will miss seeing him in Anderson.
Doc saved my life when I was six years old. RIP sir, and prayers to his family. What a man, he knew I was scared to death, but as soon as he showed up it was all good! Made me feel a ton better all the way around. Thank you Doc, God speed.