Funeral Mass: 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Vietnamese Martyr's Catholic Church, 801 E Mayfield Rd, Arlington, TX 76014. First Day of Visitation: 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Moore Funeral Home, 1219 N. Davis Dr., Arlington, 76012. Second Day of Visitation: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Moore Funeral Home.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Jerry's honor to Alex's Lemonade Stand, https://m.facebook.com/donate/176312170242537/?fundraiser_source=feed.
Jerry was born December 14, 1959 in Kaufman, Texas to Manuel and Sina Kines. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1977 and served honorably for 4 years, where he met his lifelong friend and brother, Mike Schmit. After being discharged from the military, they moved north to Iowa where Jerry became a member of the Schmit family by Robert and Geneva Schmit, and then began a family of his own. During his life, Jerry lived in several different states and finally settled in Arlington, where he met the love of his life, Kim Bui. In his spare time, Jerry was very active in military organizations, often taking part in honor guards for funerals of fallen veterans, wreath ceremonies, and Toys for Tots. He also greatly enjoyed riding his motorcycle, and did so every chance he got. Jerry was always there for his family and friends, regardless of the situation. His grandchildren were the lights of his life and he spoiled them as much as he could. Jerry never met a stranger in his life and always made friends wherever he went. Jerry's vibrant personality will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Sina Kines; Robert Schmit, Sr.; niece, Samantha Thomas; and nephews, Brandon Thomas and Dusten Williams.
Survivors: loving wife of 12 years, Kim Kines; children, Jeremy Kines and wife, Rebekah, Joshua Kines, Sherry Lexington, Paul Lexington, and Dr Pepper Kines; grandchildren, Cameron Kines, Derrick Kines, Abigail Kines, Jack Kines, Taryn Kines, Kyliegh, Kines, Clarke Kines, and Raegan Kines; loving mother, Geneva Schmit; siblings, Norma Lupton, Linda Thomas and husband, Tom, Moss Kines and wife, Vickie, Sue Waycaster and husband, Bud, Mike Schmit and wife, Janet, Eddie Kines and wife, Karrie, Richard Kines and wife, Pam, Tracy Cordova and husband, Alan, Tina Segura, Delia Wood and husband, Wade Dotson, and William Kines; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
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