OBITUARY
Arvil Lee Stinnett
October 10, 1931 – October 23, 2016
Arvil Stinnett, 85 passed away October 23, 2016. Heaven must have needed a new handyman. Arvil was born in Dayton, Tennessee and lived most of his life in the Kansas City area. Upon retirement, he and Sue enjoyed the country life in Welda, Kansas and a home at Sunshine Estates in Harlingen, Texas. He was a maintenance supervisor for General Motors Fairfax plant. Arvil was a perpetual member of the West Gate Masonic Lodge #438 for over 60 years where he served as Master from 1972 until 1973. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed traveling and playing in a Men’s Softball League. Arvil was preceded in death by his parents, Luther & Mary Stinnett; stepmother, Gladys Garrett Stinnett; brothers, Carl and Earl Stinnett; and sisters, Mildred Smith King, Vernia Blake, Virginia Overby, and Thelma Roark. Survivors include wife Carolyn “Sue” Stinnett of the home; one son, Michael Stinnett and wife Cindy of Cabot, Arkansas; two daughters, Marilyn Van Winkle and husband Ron of Edwardsville, Kansas, and Susan Brown and husband Kelly of Olathe, Kansas; grandchildren, Michelle Gibson and husband Larry, Dale Billings and wife Kelly, Justin Stinnett and wife Tamra, Joshua Brown, Aaron, Jason and Aimee Van Winkle; great-grandchildren, who affectionately called him “Papa Texas” Kaytie and Addie Gibson, Meghan, Carley and Merideth Billings and Eli, Aubrey, Andrew, Abigail and Blake Van Winkle; brothers, James of Welda Kansas, Luther of Tarpon Springs, Florida, Charles of Lebanon, Tennessee; and sister, Evon LeBlanc of Ozwakie, Kansas. Arvil will be remembered by those that knew and loved him for his giving, caring, and compassionate ways. He never knew a stranger and always went out of his way to help his friends and family. He was the best story-teller and always had a joke. A visitation will be held from 6:00p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 27th at Chapel Hill – Butler Funeral Home, 701 North 94th Street, Kansas City, Kansas. Funeral services will be 8:00 a.m., Friday, October 28th at the funeral home. Interment services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 28th at Leavenworth National Cemetery, 150 Muncie Road, Leavenworth, Kansas. Lunch will be served after the burial service at the Edwardsville Community Building, 696 South 3rd Street, Edwardsville, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family will be accepted at the funeral home to form a scholarship fund for Arvil's grandchildren and great-grandchildren or you may make a donation in his name to the charity of your choice.
Services
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Visitation
Thursday, October 27, 2016
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Funeral Service
Friday, October 28, 2016
Memories
Arvil Lee Stinnett
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ADD A MEMORYOctober 28, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope Jer. 29: 11,12 brings you some comfort during this difficult time.
olivia spencer
October 27, 2016
He was a great man and uncle he will be missed.Love hugs and prayers
Love you all
Sissy
Kasey Stinnett
October 26, 2016
I did not get the pleasure of knowing Arvil on a personal level. I had met him a few times though. I also have heard numerous stories. Each story told to me was about what a good man he was. How he could light a room with laughter telling jokes and stories. My husband has very fond memories of his Uncle Arvil. He spent many summers along with his brother down at Jim's with Arvil there. My condolences to all that knew him. May God bring you comfort and strength. RIP Arvil.
Deanna Stinnett
October 26, 2016
Prayers to all the family, he will be missed by many,
Theresa Rye
October 26, 2016
My sympathies to the Stinnett family. Mr. Stinnett sounds like a wonderful man with a very loving family who will cherish his memory.
Gil and Rita Hoag
October 26, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to Sue and all members of Arvil's family.
Mike Hamilton
October 26, 2016
Rest in peace Uncle Arvil. You always were a pleasure to be around; always had great stories. Soooo entertaining.
Patricia Kaniewski
October 26, 2016
Uncle Arvil, Go rest high on that mountain your work on earth is done.
Patricia Kaniewski
October 26, 2016
You will be greatly missed. R.I.P.
October 26, 2016
Whatever Heaven needed they got a good one. A better man you'll never find.
Roy Worthy
Angi Dorsey
October 26, 2016
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Julia Long Roberts
October 26, 2016
Marilyn,Mike,and Susan - I am so sorry about your dad. In these past years, I haven't seen Arvil that much but every time I did, he always made me smile and/or laugh. Even as I type this, I bet he's already up there visiting with my dad, sharing memories of 44th St. I remember playing baseball in the field across from the house on High St. with him - him telling me I had a "good arm"! There aren't enough words to convey my sympathy for you all so I'll stop now. May he rest in peace forever more.
October 26, 2016
You will be missed dearly Uncle Arvil. We will miss your smile and words or wisdom along with your hugs. God called another of his Angels home. You will always be in my heart and prayers. I send out prayers to Aunt Sue and the family. Barry Kilburn and Cindy Kizziah- Kilburn
Deena Chalberg
October 26, 2016
Larry and I are going to miss Arvil. He was a wonderful man, would do anything for anyone and always had a smile on his face. Loved his stories and jokes. Heaven gained a great man that was loved by many. Sue and all the family will be in our thoughts and prayers for the coming weeks, in hopes that you all can find peace.
October 26, 2016
Me and my family send our concolences to all of the families touched by this loss.
We ask in Jesus name that you comfort this family and rest knowing that Mr. Stinnett is in a far better place Amen.
Mildred Smith
October 26, 2016
Love when he telling stories he love everybody you will be miss not forgotten love you uncle Avirl
Rodney Fink
October 25, 2016
Bertha and I will really miss Arvil. He had an outstanding sense of humor and when the day was not good, Arvil could brighten it up. Arvil and Sue, as our next door neighbors in Texas, were always available to help in a time of need. They helped many workers who needed a lift both emotionally and financially. Our life has been blessed by having Arvil as a friend. Life is better as a result of having Arvil as a friend. We will miss him and send our love and sympathy to Sue and other family members.
Rodney & Bertha Fink
October 25, 2016
John and I will so miss Arvil, with his tall tales and jokes. Always in a good mood and enjoying anyone that came around. Sue, always know that good neighbors are close by. We grieve with you and the family.
John and Paula Walter (Welda, Ks.)
Vic Hillman
October 24, 2016
Ina and I are grieving. Our prayers are for all Stinnett family. Arvil will be painfully missed.
Don Stinnett
October 24, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.