Andrew's life began July 15, 1975, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. He grew up in Hartford where he graduated high school. He then went on to Lake Michigan College. Andrew liked to rebuild computers, listen to rock music, working in his yard and helping his neighbor. Andrew loved being a dad and wrestling with his boys.

Andrew loved his family which includes: his wife of 16 years Rebecca (May) Kinchen; two sons Andrew Kinchen and Derek Kinchen; his parents Alton and Debra Kinchen; his mom Bonnie (Tuchten) Dickey; and four brothers Hallie (Tammy) Kinchen, Alton Neal (Jill) Kinchen II, Devin Kinchen, and Hunter Kinchen.

Andrew died Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Spectrum Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He is preceded in death by his sister Kristina Moats. Funeral services will be celebrated 1:00 PM on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Hutchins Funeral Home in Watervliet. Visitation will be prior to the service on Tuesday, December 28, from 11:00 am to 1:00 PM. Burial will follow in North Shore Memory Gardens. You are invited to leave a message of comfort for Andrew's family.