Wayne Kinder Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Wayne Kinder of Smackover, Arkansas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Wayne left this world on September 26, 2025 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Wayne Kinder or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Wayne's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Golden Argent Kinder and Cecil Inez Smith; his wife Patsy; his son Kevin Kinder; his grandson James Abel Kinder; and his brother-in-law Paul Wayne Stevenson.
He is survived by: his grandchildren, Nick Kinder, Darian Kinder and Hannah Venters; his great grandchild Holly Kinder; his daughter-in-law Lucy Venters-Kinder; and his brother-in-law Pete Stevenson.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 1st 2025 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church of Smackover (500 W 7th St, Smackover, AR 71762). A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 1st 2025 at 5:00 PM at the same location.
