Maurice D. Kinslow, 87, of Lakeway, TX passed away January 12, 2020 in the presence of his loving wife Leslye. Maurice was born June 16, 1932 to Marvin and Hazel Kinslow in New Albany, Indiana. He graduated from New Albany High School and Georgetown College in Kentucky and went on to a distinguished career with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Maurice joined FDA in July 1961 while participating in a management development program for the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. He became a staff assistant in the office of the Commissioner and during that time also participated in a congressional fellowship program for eight months on Capitol Hill. He next became a Director of FDA's Office of Legislative Affairs and served in that position until December 1969, when he became Special Assistant to Commissioner Dr. Charles Edwards. Maurice then became Assistant Commissioner for Program Coordination and served in that position until September, 1971. His final FDA position was as Regional Food and Drug Director at FDA's Atlanta field office.
Maurice is survived by his wife Leslye; children Carol Copenhaver and Scott (Candace) Kinslow of Indianapolis, IN; grandchildren Brian (Channing) Copenhaver, Samantha Copenhaver, Olivia , Joseph, and Nathan Kinslow, all of Indianapolis, IN; and sister Janet Popp of Cincinnati, Ohio. Maurice was preceded in death by parents Marvin and Hazel Kinslow of New Albany, IN, and sons James M. Kinslow and Dale B. Kinslow of Indianapolis, IN.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Baylor Scott and White Health, Lakeway, Texas and special friends at the Lake Travis United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers , memorials may be sent to Lake Travis Community Library, 1938 Lohmans Crossing, Austin, TX 78734 and Music Ministry at the Lake Travis United Methodist Church, 1502 Ranch Rd. 620 N, Austin, TX. 78734.
A celebration of life will be held at Weed-Corley -Fish Funeral Home, 411 Ranch Road 620 S, Lakeway, TX at 2:00 PM on January 22, 2020.
