William Kinnell, Jr. obituary: William Kinnell, Jr.'s Obituary, Columbus
In Memory Of
William J. "Bill" Kinnell, Jr.
1932 - 2018
In Memory Of
William J. "Bill" Kinnell, Jr.
1932 - 2018
William “Bill” J. Kinnell Jr., 85, of Westerville, Ohio, went to be with his Savior on May 11, 2018 at the St. Ann’s Hospital.
Bill was born on December 31, 1932 in Delaware, Ohio to William & Elizabeth Miller Kinnell. He grew up in Columbus, Ohio, graduating from North High School in 1951. While serving in the Army at Fort Lewis, WA, he met and married Arlene Bell of Buhl, Idaho. Upon returning to Columbus, he started a 35-year career with Ohio Bell Telephone and began raising his family. While in his thirties, Bill discovered his God given ability to sing, eventually developing a beautiful Baritone voice. He and Arlene spent many years singing in church choirs and at local events. At the age of 36 Bill became a Christian, and soon busied himself with serving other men; discipling them to grow in the faith and become better husbands and fathers. Bill’s favorite hobbies included fishing and golf.
Bill was known as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was marked by his sense of humor, and his sincere love of people. Bill never knew a stranger.
Bill is survived by his wife of nearly 64 years, Arlene Bell Kinnell; Sister, Sarah (Walt) Schilg; and Brother, Thomas (Artis) Kinnell. He was proceeded in death by his parents; William J. Kinnell, Sr. & Elizabeth F. Miller; step-mother Betty Bailey Kinnell and brother Don Flickinger. Bill has three children; Brad (Diane) Kinnell of Magnolia, TX; Jeff (Heidi) Kinnell of Westerville, OH; and Cheryl (George) Popyak of Powell, OH.
Six Grandchildren; Erin (Micah) Huffman, Megan (Sean) Kinnell-Dooley, Ashley (Casey) Schillinger, Britney Andrews, Nichole (Ryan) Radecki, and Curtis Kinnell. And additionally blessed with seven great grandchildren.
A memorial service for Bill will be held at Karl Road Baptist Church, 5750 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH 43229 on Friday, May 18th at 11 A.M. Visitation with the family will be start 1 hour prior to the service
Any monetary remembrances can be made to: Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607, www.samaritanspurse.org
Bill was born on December 31, 1932 in Delaware, Ohio to William & Elizabeth Miller Kinnell. He grew up in Columbus, Ohio, graduating from North High School in 1951. While serving in the Army at Fort Lewis, WA, he met and married Arlene Bell of Buhl, Idaho. Upon returning to Columbus, he started a 35-year career with Ohio Bell Telephone and began raising his family. While in his thirties, Bill discovered his God given ability to sing, eventually developing a beautiful Baritone voice. He and Arlene spent many years singing in church choirs and at local events. At the age of 36 Bill became a Christian, and soon busied himself with serving other men; discipling them to grow in the faith and become better husbands and fathers. Bill’s favorite hobbies included fishing and golf.
Bill was known as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was marked by his sense of humor, and his sincere love of people. Bill never knew a stranger.
Bill is survived by his wife of nearly 64 years, Arlene Bell Kinnell; Sister, Sarah (Walt) Schilg; and Brother, Thomas (Artis) Kinnell. He was proceeded in death by his parents; William J. Kinnell, Sr. & Elizabeth F. Miller; step-mother Betty Bailey Kinnell and brother Don Flickinger. Bill has three children; Brad (Diane) Kinnell of Magnolia, TX; Jeff (Heidi) Kinnell of Westerville, OH; and Cheryl (George) Popyak of Powell, OH.
Six Grandchildren; Erin (Micah) Huffman, Megan (Sean) Kinnell-Dooley, Ashley (Casey) Schillinger, Britney Andrews, Nichole (Ryan) Radecki, and Curtis Kinnell. And additionally blessed with seven great grandchildren.
A memorial service for Bill will be held at Karl Road Baptist Church, 5750 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH 43229 on Friday, May 18th at 11 A.M. Visitation with the family will be start 1 hour prior to the service
Any monetary remembrances can be made to: Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607, www.samaritanspurse.org
William “Bill” J. Kinnell Jr., 85, of Westerville, Ohio, went to be with his Savior on May 11, 2018 at the St. Ann’s Hospital.
Bill was born on December 31, 1932 in Delaware, Ohio to William & Elizabeth Miller Kinnell. He grew up in Columbus, Ohio, graduating from North High School in 1951. While serving in the Army at Fort Lewis, WA, he met and married Arlene Bell of Buhl, Idaho. Upon returning to Columbus, he started a 35-year career with Ohio Bell Telephone and began raising his family. While in his thirties, Bill discovered his God given ability to sing, eventually developing a beautiful Baritone voice. He and Arlene spent many years singing in church choirs and at local events. At the age of 36 Bill became a Christian, and soon busied himself with serving other men; discipling them to grow in the faith and become better husbands and fathers. Bill’s favorite hobbies included fishing and golf.
Bill was known as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was marked by his sense of humor, and his sincere love of people. Bill never knew a stranger.
Bill is survived by his wife of nearly 64 years, Arlene Bell Kinnell; Sister, Sarah (Walt) Schilg; and Brother, Thomas (Artis) Kinnell. He was proceeded in death by his parents; William J. Kinnell, Sr. & Elizabeth F. Miller; step-mother Betty Bailey Kinnell and brother Don Flickinger. Bill has three children; Brad (Diane) Kinnell of Magnolia, TX; Jeff (Heidi) Kinnell of Westerville, OH; and Cheryl (George) Popyak of Powell, OH.
Six Grandchildren; Erin (Micah) Huffman, Megan (Sean) Kinnell-Dooley, Ashley (Casey) Schillinger, Britney Andrews, Nichole (Ryan) Radecki, and Curtis Kinnell. And additionally blessed with seven great grandchildren.
A memorial service for Bill will be held at Karl Road Baptist Church, 5750 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH 43229 on Friday, May 18th at 11 A.M. Visitation with the family will be start 1 hour prior to the service
Any monetary remembrances can be made to: Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607, www.samaritanspurse.org
Bill was born on December 31, 1932 in Delaware, Ohio to William & Elizabeth Miller Kinnell. He grew up in Columbus, Ohio, graduating from North High School in 1951. While serving in the Army at Fort Lewis, WA, he met and married Arlene Bell of Buhl, Idaho. Upon returning to Columbus, he started a 35-year career with Ohio Bell Telephone and began raising his family. While in his thirties, Bill discovered his God given ability to sing, eventually developing a beautiful Baritone voice. He and Arlene spent many years singing in church choirs and at local events. At the age of 36 Bill became a Christian, and soon busied himself with serving other men; discipling them to grow in the faith and become better husbands and fathers. Bill’s favorite hobbies included fishing and golf.
Bill was known as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was marked by his sense of humor, and his sincere love of people. Bill never knew a stranger.
Bill is survived by his wife of nearly 64 years, Arlene Bell Kinnell; Sister, Sarah (Walt) Schilg; and Brother, Thomas (Artis) Kinnell. He was proceeded in death by his parents; William J. Kinnell, Sr. & Elizabeth F. Miller; step-mother Betty Bailey Kinnell and brother Don Flickinger. Bill has three children; Brad (Diane) Kinnell of Magnolia, TX; Jeff (Heidi) Kinnell of Westerville, OH; and Cheryl (George) Popyak of Powell, OH.
Six Grandchildren; Erin (Micah) Huffman, Megan (Sean) Kinnell-Dooley, Ashley (Casey) Schillinger, Britney Andrews, Nichole (Ryan) Radecki, and Curtis Kinnell. And additionally blessed with seven great grandchildren.
A memorial service for Bill will be held at Karl Road Baptist Church, 5750 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH 43229 on Friday, May 18th at 11 A.M. Visitation with the family will be start 1 hour prior to the service
Any monetary remembrances can be made to: Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607, www.samaritanspurse.org
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Friday, May 18, 2018 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Karl Road Baptist Church, 5750 Karl Rd., Columbus, OH 43229
Service
Friday, May 18, 2018 at 11:00am
Karl Road Baptist Church, 5750 Karl Rd., Columbus, OH 43229
Northeast Chapel (614-818-1188) is assisting the family
Northeast Chapel (614-818-1188) is assisting the family