Linton Kinder

Linton Kinder, 78, of Upper Johns Creek, Kimper, KY, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Pikeville Medical Center.  He was born September 21, 1938 in Phelps, KY, a son of the late Don & Vada “Smith” Kinder.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Marie “Hackney” Kinder; four brothers: Don, Wayne, Daris, & Willis Kinder; and two sisters: Vada Marie Kinder & Pricey Casey.

Linton was a member of the Peter Creek Primitive Baptist Church of Phelps, KY.  He was also a retired coal miner, having worked for Kentland Elkhorn Coal Company, and was a member of the United Mine Workers of America.  Linton was an avid hunter, back in the day.  In his pastime, he enjoyed trading, going to flea markets, & working on lawnmowers.  Most of all, Linton cherished the time he spent with his family & friends.

Linton is survived by one sister: Judy (David) Griffith of Phelps, KY; four brothers: Dallas (Brenda) Kinder of Knoxville, TN, Roger (Linda) Kinder of Lewisburg, TN, Roy (Geneva) Kinder of Phelps, KY, Randall (Ernestine) Kinder of Lexington, KY; special sister-in-law: Barbara Kinder of Phelps, KY; special friends: the employees of DaVita East Kentucky Dialysis of Pikeville; a host of nieces & nephews; and his little dog, Buster, that he thought the world of.

Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 P.M. Monday, April 10th at the Peter Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elders: Jimmy Lee Smith, Mike Elswick, Raymond Stanley, & David Allen Thacker officiating. 

Burial will follow in the Hatfield Cemetery, Phelps, KY, with nephews serving as pallbearers.

Visitation will begin at 5:00 P.M. Sunday at the church with special services at 7:00 P.M.      

Arrangements are under the direction of the Jones & West Funeral Home of Phelps, KY.  The guestbook may be signed at www.joneswestfh.com.

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