James Edward Kinsey, age 90, of Lake Park, GA., passed away Monday, August 6, 2012 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained in a fall. James was born on May 15, 1922 to the late Johnnie and Katie Kinsey. He was a veteran of World War II Army Air Corp. He was a guest on the "Honor Flight" to Washington, D.C. Following his military career he worked as an Electrician/Instrument Maintenance Technician at Owens Illinois until he retired in 1984. James was a loving and responsible son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was known by some as "Jim" and to others he was lovingly referred to as "Poppi". James was preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie and Katie Kinsey; two brothers, Foy and Ray Kinsey and a sister, Julie Kinsey Langston.

Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Mary Ellen Gay Kinsey of Lake Park; two daughters, Sandy K. O'Steen and Jan S. Kinsey, both of Lake Park, GA.; his brother, Ivy Kinsey (Doris) of Valdosta, GA.; three grandchildren, Mandi O. Merterns (Steve), Perry/Lake Park, GA., Dede O. Payne (Ryan), Perry/Lake Park, GA., Michael "Tony" DiMascio, Orlando, Lake Park, GA.; two great grandchildren, Matthew Presley Payne and Kaleb Daniel Payne; many extended family members; also surviving James is his beloved dog Candie.

Memorial services were held Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012 at Jennings United Methodist Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Jennings United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 13, Jennings, FL. 32053.