James Ray Kinder's obituary , Passed away on October 5, 2025 in Muncie, Indiana

James Ray Kinder

February 20, 1967 - October 5, 2025 (58 years old)

Muncie, Indiana

James Ray Kinder's obituary , Passed away on October 5, 2025 in Muncie, Indiana

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Elm Ridge Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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James Ray Kinder

February 20, 1967 - October 5, 2025 (58 years old)

Muncie, Indiana

James Ray Kinder Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 5, 2025 we had to say goodbye to James Ray Kinder (Muncie, Indiana). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Ray Kinder or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

As James Ray departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though James Ray may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy James Ray leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his father Bobby Kinder. He is survived by: his mother Frances Kinder of Muncie; his wife Jill Kinder; his sons, Joshua Kinder (Ashley) of New Paris, OH and Jared Kinder of Selma; his grandson Luke "Baby Bear" Kinder of Selma; his sister Brenda Pierce (Mickey) of Selma; his sibling's children, Jason Pierce of Muncie, Jennifer Pierce of Selma and Jacqueline Guess (Michael) of Selma; Keagan.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the True Light Baptist Church (805 N Country Club Rd, Muncie, IN 47303). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Elm Ridge Funeral Home & Memorial Park



Fri

Oct 10

Visitation

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

True Light Baptist Church
805 N Country Club Rd, Muncie, IN 47303

Fri

Oct 10

Funeral service

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

True Light Baptist Church
805 N Country Club Rd, Muncie, IN 47303

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