Dwight Kinsey

Dwight Edward Kinsey of Hot Springs passed away on July 8, 2011, after a full and blessed life at the age of 89. Mr. Kinsey was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years Maxine Reynolds Kinsey, his parents Willis and Minnie Kinsey, brothers Cariel, Clyde, and Bennie, and sisters Ruth Louton, Rubie Powell, Lois Cannon, and Catherine Cross. He is survived by his son Sydnie Kinsey (Bessie) of Hot Springs; daughter Donna Speeker (James) of Alabama; a sister Ellen Lee (Gary) of Florida; grandchildren Tracy Kinsey (Sandy), Christian Kinsey, Beth Cruit (Chandler), and Virginia Strickland (Marty); great-grandchildren Jackson Dwight and Drew Kinsey, and C.J. and Amelia Maxine Cruit; a special friend Lucille Kimzey; and dozens of nieces and nephews. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Kinsey served as a flight engineer on the Slick Chick, a B-24 bomber based in England that flew more than 30 missions over Germany. Mr. Kinsey graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in business. Most of his professional career was spent as an accountant, first with Schweer Cadillac-Pontiac, Jordan and Woosley, CPAs, Jordan Oldsmobile-Buick, and after retirement for Razorback Camper Sales. He was treasurer for many of the organizations he belonged to such as Antioch Baptist Church in Royal, Arkansas, where he was also a deacon and taught Sunday School for many years. Mr. Kinsey was a 32nd degree Mason and an active member of the Walnut Ridge Lodge. He also served as Grand Royal Patron for the Eastern Star in Hot Springs and the State of Arkansas. Friends remember him as a gentleman farmer who raised cattle on his farm for over 40 years in Pearcy, AR. His greatest fun in his last years was driving his tractor and bailing hay. He is remembered for his kindness and generosity to all. Services will be Monday, July 11, 11.00AM, at Hot Springs Funeral Home Chapel, burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery with Rev. Bill Harris and Rev Bob Fruen. Visitation will be at Hot Springs Funeral Home Chapel Sunday from 6:00-7:30 Honorary pall bearers are Leon Bates, JB Spears and Warren Sturgill In lieu of flowers, friends may donate in his memory to the Apostolic Faith Tabernacle, Pearcy, AR , or St. Jude’s Hospital, Memphis, TN.