James Willis Kinzer, 47, of 2798 S. Country Club Road, Warsaw, died at 8:15 a.m. Aug. 7, 2012, in his residence.
He was born June 6, 1965, in Warsaw, to William Raymond “Ray” Sr. and Margaret Ann Dineen Kinzer. He was married to Jane Hofherr, who preceded him in death.
A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, he served in the U.S. Army from 1989-93, and was honorably discharged.
Surviving are his father, Ray Sr. and Gertie Kinzer, Ligonier; two brothers, Gary (and spouse Jill) Kinzer, Pikeville, Ky., and B-Ray (and spouse Lisa) Kinzer, Elkhart; and two sisters, Terri Deskins and Tina (and spouse Darrel) Rensberger, all of Warsaw. He also was preceded in death by his mother and grandparents.
A private graveside service will be Monday at Etna Green Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Jimmy Shepherd.
Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements. ***** Memorials may be made to the West Noble Food Pantry, 519 Gerber St., Ligonier, IN 46767; or to the Warsaw Salvation Army, P.O. Box 1257, Warsaw, IN 46581-1257.
Condolences may be sent via www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com
