John Kinder

John Kinder, 68, of Jackson passed away Friday, March 20, 2020, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

He was born June 24, 1951, in St. Louis, son of Fairly Freely "Woody" and Ida Helen McKee Kinder. John married Beverly Spooler on June 29, 1975, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson.

He was a 1972 graduate of Meadow Heights High School. John attended worship services at the Exchange Community LCMS. Over the years, John had worked at Southeast Missouri State University, Lenco, ACF, Ceramo, and more recently Walmart. He was also known to be an excellent mechanic who enjoyed doing small engine repairs from his home.

Loving survivors include his wife, Beverly, of over 44 years; two children, Benjermin Kinder and Deanna (Thomas Jr.) Coleson of Jackson; two stepbrothers, Gene and Raymond Kinder; a brother--in-law and sister-in-law, Donald and Helen Spooler; two nieces; and a nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service Wednesday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Ted Torreson officiating. Interment will follow in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

Memorial contributions may be given to the family.

Due to current health concerns, guests are advised to keep conversations brief and extend condolences through non-physical contact. Please refrain from handshaking and hugging. Your efforts to support the family are greatly appreciated.

For friends reluctant to attend, sympathy messages may be shared with the family by clicking on the "Tributes" tab of John Kinder personal obituary page at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com. Traditional sympathy cards may be addressed as follows: The family of John Kinder, c/o McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Jackson, MO 63755.