Mr. Willie Earl Kinley, age 95, Jonesborough, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at his residence.
Mr. Kinley was born October 20, 1929, in Washington County, Tennessee, to the late Will & Ella Kent Kinley.
He was a farmer and worked at the Johnson City Foundry.
Survivors include his wife, Alice Hixson Kinley, Jonesborough; son, Thomas Earl Kinley; daughter, Freda Jennings; grandson, Jason Kinley; granddaughter, Kristen Jennings Griffin and husband, Aaron; great grandchildren, Jozlyn, Boaz, Geneva and Ivo; and several nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at New Victory Methodist Church Cemetery with Pastor Cathy Downs officiating.
The pallbearers will be family & friends.
02/24/2025
Carmela Peterson
Deepest condolences to the family of Mr Kinley. I have been blessed to have he and his sweet wife as my neighbors for several years and will fondly remember them sitting under their shade tree in good weather and sending me a wave as I turned in my driveway in the evenings after work. It was so comforting to see that familiar wave and I will truly miss that simple gesture. He was of our greatest generation and will hold a spot in my heart always. God bless Mr. Kinley and God bless the family. .
02/24/2025
Linda Bell Raynor
I am so saddened to hear about Bill Passing on. He and Loretta have been like family to me especially in my young years and in into my teenage years. I spent time there in their home often with Freda and Tommy. I’ve only seen them a few times in the last many years but they always welcomed me and my family warmly. I have many fond memories of them as do many of my family. Even though I haven’t seen them a lot over the years I always knew they were there on the farm and I could stop in any time. Thank you Bill and Loretta for the sweet memories. I know you are now resting from your labors in heaven!
