Ronald William Kinder

Ronald was born in Batchtown, Illinois on December 29, 1942, and was the son of William C. and Alice Barbara (Creech) Kinder.

He spent his childhood in Calhoun County. After graduating in 1961 from Brussels High School Ron entered the United States Air Force. He completed his law enforcement extension and served as an MP in Yokota, Japan. Ron obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the University of Colorado working on construction projects both nationally and internationally. Ron finally settled in Arkansas as project manager of the construction of the Murray Hydroelectric Plant in North Little Rock. He later transitioned into the business owner of Capital Fire Extinguisher, Inc. until retirement in 2008.

Ron entered into matrimony with Rebecca (Richey) Kinder on March 11, 1995.

Ron is survived by wife Rebecca (Richey) Kinder; Siblings, Jon Jay and Marie Kinder of Meppen, IL, Gilbert and Shirley Kinder of Golden Eagle, IL, and Rose Ann Kinder of Godfrey, IL.; Linda Kirn of Godfrey, IL, and Mary Ann Hetzel of Alton, IL; Children, Aaron Kinder of Ward, James and Ashley Paladino of Maumelle, David Kinder of Russellville, Seth and Michelle Kinder of Sherwood, Noah and Heather Kinder of Sherwood, Joseph and Johanna Paladino of Centerton; Mother-in-law, Hilda Richey of Sherwood; Mother of his children Donna Kinder of Sherwood; 14 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by bother Kenneth Eugene Kinder, brother Hugh Edward Kinder, father-in-law William Thomas Richey.

Memorials may be given to either Indianhead Lake Baptist Church in Sherwood, AR or a charity of one’s choice.

There will be a funeral service at Indianhead Lake Baptist Church in Sherwood, AR on Friday June 3, 2022 starting at 10 am with burial following, where Mr. Kinder will be laid to rest at Rest Hills Memorial Park in North Little Rock.