Robert J. Kinsey

Age 75, of Minerva, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021.  He was born June 18, 1946 in Augusta to Thomas and Naomi (Wirebaugh) Kinsey. A lifelong carpenter, he worked for Ray Willet Construction and then owned his own company, Bob Kinsey and Sons Construction.  He had also worked for the Village of Minerva in the Street Dept., Minerva Local Schools as a custodian at Mary Irene Day Elementary, and was a former member of the Minerva Volunteer Fire Dept. He graduated from Augusta High School in 1965 and is a US Navy Veteran.  He is a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Minerva, the American Legion Post #357 in Minerva, was a former Boy Scout and in recent years active on social media, interacting with all his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Monica (Phillips) Kinsey whom he married Jan. 16, 1969; 5 sons, Robert (Megan) Kinsey of Kensington, Greg Alvin (Angie) Kinsey of Minerva, Chris (Cassie) Kinsey of Alexandria, VA, Micah Kinsey of Minerva, Phillip (Angela) Kinsey of Minerva; 2 sisters, Donna Tucker of Augusta, Joan (Dan) Wickersham of Minerva; 2 brothers, Ronald (Jeanann) Kinsey of Carrollton, Donald (Kim) Kinsey of N. Canton; 10 grandchildren, Brooke, Grant, Emily, Kayla, Blake, Koby, Maia, Elijah, Madison and Elie; 2 great grandchildren, Evelyn, Milo; 2 lifelong friends, Coop and Merv; and his four legged companion, Bodhi.

Funeral services with full military honors will be Sunday, October 24 ^th , at 7:00 pm in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Pastor Robert Linsz officiating.  Calling hours will be from 5 to 7 pm, prior to services.