James Willis Kinzer, 47, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, at his residence.

He was born on June 6, 1965, in Warsaw to the late Margaret Ann (Dineen) Kinzer and William Raymond “Ray” Kinzer Sr., who survives. He was married to Jane Hofherr, who is deceased.

He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. He served in the U.S. Army from 1989 to 1993 and was honorably discharged.

He will be lovingly remembered by his parents: Ray and Gertie Kinzer Sr., Ligonier, Ind.; two brothers: Gary (Jill) Kinzer, Pikeville, Ky.; B-Ray (Lisa) Kinzer, Elkhart, Ind.; and two sisters: Terri Deskins, Warsaw; and Tina (Darrel) Rensberger, Warsaw.

He was preceded in death by his mother and grandparents.

A private family graveside service will take place Monday, Aug. 13, at Etna Green Cemetery, Etna Green, Ind., and officiated by Pastor Jimmy Shepherd.

Arrangements were entrusted with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Memorial donations may be directed to the West Noble Food Pantry, 519 Gerber St., Ligonier, IN 46767; or to the Warsaw Salvation Army, P.O. Box 1257, Warsaw, IN 46581-1257.