James M Kines

James Mack Kines, of Anniston, Alabama, born March 8, 1947, passed away as James Michael Kines, Sr., on February 4, 2025, peacefully surrounded by his children and grandchildren. James, or Jimmy as most called him, was born and raised in Anniston. He graduated from Anniston High School in 1965.

Jimmy retired from the Ball Corporation in 2007. After retirement he took care of his beloved wife, Jacquelyn Kines until she passed away in 2015. Jimmy reentered the workforce to keep him busy because he couldn’t sit still. Jimmy began working at the Dollar Tree in 2015, a job he loved dearly because of his coworkers and his ability to mingle with the public. Jimmy never met a stranger. Jimmy loved life and his family. Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents, James Fred Kines and Electa Louise Kines, and his siblings Billy Wayne Kines and Sarah Ellen Smith. Jimmy is survived by his children, James M. Kines, Jr. (Lisa), Jeffrey M. Kines (Amy), Julie M. Kines and Michelle D. Kines, grandchildren Jeffrey “Seth” Kines (Bethany), Jared M. Kines, Demari E. Kines-Grant, EllaMae B. Kines, James T. Kines, Curtisie Smith, Chaslynne Smith, and Skyler Robinett (Autumn), great-grandchildren Gracelyn Kines, Everlee Kines, Payson Robinett and Cade Robinett, sibling Patricia (Don) Dietz, and by many much loved nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jimmy loved to watch Alabama football and Braves baseball, he loved to cook, he loved to be in his garden, and he loved to help others. If he wasn’t saving the world with his good deeds, then he was making those around him laugh and smile. He was loved by so many and will truly be missed.

A visitation for James will be held Sunday, February 9, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Gray Brown Service Mortuary, 1329 Wilmer Ave, Anniston, Alabama 36201. The funeral service will occur following the visitation at 2:00 pm with a graveside immediately following at Forestlawn Gardens, 730 Golden Springs Road, Anniston, Alabama 36207.

Pallbearers will be Barry Smith, Seth Kines, Jared Kines, Skyler Robinett, Derek Robinett and Todd McLeod. Sending flowers is certainly your choice, however, if you so choose, then you may donate to the construction and dedication of a well in Guatemala which will be dedicated to Jimmy this summer. Funds may be donated via https://gofund.me.42d9ea59 or sent to Life Worship Center Well Ministry (In Memory of James Kines) 1604 Golden Springs Road, Anniston, Alabama 36207.