James "Jimmy" Kinser, Jr.

James “Jimmy” Russell Kinser, Jr., 66, of Duffield, VA, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019, at Holston Valley Medical Center after an apparent heart attack.Jimmy was born and raised in Norton, VA and graduated John I Burton High School in 1971. He worked in the manufactured home industry for over 40 years. Admired for his work ethic, Jimmy “Jim” began in the delivery and set up of homes, then worked in the service department, eventually becoming a salesman, and was promoted to General Manager at Glenn’s Finer Homes. For a span of years, he worked for other manufactured home lots as a Manager and Owner in Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee but later returned to Glenn’s Finer Homes in Norton, VA as Vice President and General Manager. Respected for his integrity and wisdom, he worked with many partners in the industry and within the community. Many families are blessed by his work and assistance to obtain housing. He earned several awards and achievements over the years and earned his retirement this week. Jimmy enjoyed playing golf, playing guitar, and his dog, Betsy. He loved spending time at South Holston Lake and loved being with his family. There are many precious memories to hold dear. He was preceded in death by his father, James Russell Kinser, Sr.; his mother, Easter Kinser Thompson; his grandmother, Virginia Arzela Walden; a granddaughter, Elliana Kate Fitzpatrick; and a nephew, Ronald Jay Mann, Jr. We also remember, Glenn Teasley, whom Jimmy thought of as a father figure. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 19 years, Judy Loflin Kinser; his daughters, Chasity Fitzpatrick and husband, B.T., and Angel Kinser and her significant other, Shannon Armistead; sons, James Russell “Little Jimmy” Kinser III and his significant other, Typhani Dorton, and Nick Kinser, and his significant other, Makayla Hale; stepdaughter, Nicole Barnette and her spouse Khristena; stepson, Todd Barnette and his wife, Brittany; grandchildren, Austin, Kaitlyn, Jessika, Triston, Trinity, Isaiah, Hannah, Abigail, Kaylynn, Brayden, Mason and a great-grandson, Elijah, due in September. Blessed by a large family, Jimmy is also missed by his sisters, Kathy, Ann, Linda, Betty, Mary and Lana; brother, Tommy Kinser; sister-in-law, Deborah; brothers in law/significant others, Vic, James, Larry, and Ken; many nieces, nephews and close friends. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at The First Church of God, Norton, VA. The family encourages all to share stories, songs, or memories and celebrate Jimmy’s life with loved ones. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the James R. Kinser Charitable Gift Fund c/o Miners Exchange Bank, PO BOX 1197, Coeburn, VA 24230. This fund will be used to provide comfort to the families of hospitalized loved ones. Contributions may also be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at stjude.org or The Bridge Home No Kill Animal Rescue, PO Box 654, Blountville, TN 37617 since these organizations were special to Jimmy. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and nurses Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Holston Valley Medical Center for their compassion and care.The care of Jimmy Kinser, Jr. and his family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation ServicesRead Obituary