Photo courtesy of Becker Funeral Home - Clermont
Apr 2, 1928 - Jun 18, 2019
Mike, so sorry to hear of your fathers passing, I know it is hard. Just remember all the good times and know that you will see him again some day. Your friend, Connie Lou.
Connie Emmons-Long
July 10, 2019 | Carbondale, KS | Friend
Pam and Family,
Unfortunately, I did not know your dad. I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with you, watching your children grow up, complete college and begin their full time careers as young productive adults. Besides your dad being a great American Patriot, Im certain he instilled great values and ethics into your entire family and the legacy he established will continue to be spread by you, your children and family members for many generations to come. Your dad had...
David Hepker
June 21, 2019 | Apopka, FL | Friend
Jackie and Jeff,
I am so sorry for your loss. Heaven has gained and angel and he will always be with you. May your happy memories give you comfort and the knowledge that he is now with God give you solice.
My deepest sympathy,
Jacque Scott
Jacqueline Scott
June 21, 2019 | Ocoee, FL | Friend
Jackie and Jeff,
We were saddened to hear of the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult and emotional time. May God hold you close now and forever. Please know if we can help out in any way. Love, Dennis, Royetta and family.
June 20, 2019
Jeff, I want to express my condolences on the passing of your dad. Heaven has gained a true patriot who served our country admirably. Heidi and I send our prayers to your whole family.
Todd Gregory
June 20, 2019 | Greenville, SC | Friend
Mike, sorry for your loss. Your dad was a 'superman'. I know you are proud of his service as our nation is. Prayers to the family.
Robby McPhail
June 20, 2019 | Greenville, NC | Friend
Pam and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I knew how much you loved and admired him after hearing you speak about him last week in your office. I am very appreciative of your dad's service to our country. I hope you and your family find comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Greg Hubbard
June 20, 2019 | Winter Garden, FL | Friend
To Pam and Family, My deepest sympathy to the whole family.
God's Favor, Blessings beyond expectation, showers of love from on high caring about every detail, the well of God's love won't run dry. Just bathe in his presence each moment relinquish all worry and fear. Drink deeply of God's holy spirit remember that he's always here.
Love,Peace,Blessing .
patricia valentine
June 20, 2019 | Winter Park, FL | Coworker
my deepest sympathy to whole family. God's favor blessings beyond expectation, showers of love from on high, caring about every detail, the well of God's love won't run dry.
Just bathe in his presence each moment; relinquish all worry and fear, drink deeply of God's holy spirit; remember that he's always here. Love ,Peace, Blessing.
Patricia valentine
June 20, 2019 | Daugther Pam, FL | Friend
Carl Glenn Kinker, Clermont, FL, age 91, passed away on June 18, 2019 with his family surrounding him. He was born on April 2, 1928 in Toledo, Ohio. He married the love of his life, Norma, on December 10, 1950 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in West Palm Beach, FL.
As a young man, he began his military career at the age of 16 during World War II. He served as an Army paratrooper assigned to the 11th Airborne Division and was deployed to the Pacific Theatre. After serving in the Army he joined the U. S. Air Force and retired from active duty in 1974. His service was highlighted by oversees tours of duty in the Saigon area and Pleiku during the Vietnam conflict, as well as assignments in Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Panama, and across the United States.
After his service in the military he lived a full life and always enjoyed a challenge. He attended Florida Southern College and obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and graduated with honors. After college, he started a second career teaching math at Valencia Community College and Meadowbrook Junior High School. The fall of each year brought his favorite past time the Miami Dolphins and the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was a great story teller and shared many stories from his life. He loved playing cards, poker, and golf. The challenge of playing sudoku and learning new technology was still a favorite in his later years. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. His love and devotion to his wife, four children, grandchildren and great grandchildren will be his greatest legacy. He was a hero not only in his military service but to his family.
He is survived by his wife Norma, Clermont, FL, his children Stephen (Mi Young) of Seoul, Korea, Michael (Ane), Ocoee, FL, Jeffrey (Jackie), Mooresville, NC and Pamela Giessuebel (Tom), Ocoee, FL and grandchildren Valerie Kinker, Winter Springs, FL, Angelique Kinker, Winter Park, FL, Christine Kinker Glomazic (Stefan), Washington, D.C., Diana Kinker (Youssef Zaki), Silver Spring, MD, Jeremy Kinker, Dallas, TX, Jillian Campbell (Cody), Mooresville, NC, Thomas Giessuebel, Jr., Ocoee, FL, Peyton Giessuebel, Ocoee, FL, Jenna Kinker, Orlando, FL and great grandchildren Ivan Chacon, Zova Glomazic, Jovan Glomazic and Jonathan Zaki.
Donations in Carl's name may be made to Operation Homefront.
https://www.operationhomefront.org/donate
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