AJ went home to his heavenly Father on October 4th, 2012. AJ is survived by his wife, Gwen Kinder of the home. 4 Children – Dian Gaylord and husband Roger of Lebanon, TN, Jim Kinder of Warr Acres, OK, Vickie Lay and husband Jerry of Jones, OK, Bobby Farrington and wife Vickie of Amarillo, TX. Grandchildren Misty Sarat, Herb Listen, Angie Hill, Bryan Farrington, Richie Campbell, Ross Lay, Traci Wallace, Nathan Steffee, Clay Farrington, Sarah Steffee and spouses. 15 great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews that knew him as dad and pawpaw. 1 brother Kenneth Kinder and 4 sisters, Mildred Stroud, Dorothy Wright, Shirley Oaks and Loretta Davis.
Preceded in death by parents, John and Lillian Kinder, 2 brothers, John Kinder and Calvin Kinder, 1 sister Faye Collins, Daughter-n-law Tina Kinder, great-granddaughter, Lathena Sarat.
AJ and Gwen met July 3, 1978 and have enjoyed 34 wonderful years together. When these two families joined together they became one complete family. Even though he mercilessly picked on each one of his grandchildren and great grandchildren AJ loved them very much. He enjoyed watching them grow and play.
AJ served in the US Army during the Korean war. He was a self-employed trucker working all over the state of Oklahoma until 1998 when he retired. Prior to being a trucker he was in construction building houses and apartments.
He enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing with his son and brothers. He loved relaxing in his easy chair watching OU football and recently the OKC Thunder basketball on the television. He also enjoyed listening to gospel music. He especially enjoyed spending time with his wife and family.
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