Garland Kinard Obituary

The memory of Garland Kinard of Brent, Alabama, who passed away on November 4, 2025 at the age of 81, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Garland Kinard to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Kinard and Gladys Kinard Bracknell; his stepfather John Bracknell; his son Johnny Smitherman; his siblings, Gordon Kinard, Glenn Kinard, Carl Kinard and Donald Jordan; and his grandson Landon Smitherman.

He is survived by: his wife Faye Kinard; his children, Vicky Godwin (Mike), Pam Smitherman (Brian Stephens), Cheryl Fondren (Tony) and Shane Hobson; his brother Garvis Kinard; and his grandchildren, Jessica Smitherman (Heather Danley), Jace Watkins (Hope), Joab Watkins (Kayla), Fayth Morton (TJ), Will Fondren (Kellen), Zach Fondren (Dara), Jake Fondren, Kaley Whaley (Cecil), Tanner Hobson (Kayla), Sydney Seales (Brody), Amanda May (Chris) and Blake Stephens (Kayla).

Visitation was held on Friday, November 7th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Ridgeville Church of the Nazarene (3819 Payne Lk Rd, Brent, AL 35034). A funeral service was held on Friday, November 7th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.