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Jeffrey Kinnison Obituary
Jeffrey was born May 1, 1950 in Nelsonville, Ohio, to George and Melrose Kinnison.
He was a 1968 graduate of Nelsonville-York High School and obtained an Associates Degree from Hocking College. Jeffrey was formerly a coal miner at Southern Ohio Coal Company and then worked at Fairfield Medical Center. He was a member of the Walnut St. Church of Christ in Shawnee.
Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Cheryl Kinnison of Murray City; children, James Whitmore of Nelsonville, and Crissy Steenrod of Murray City; grandchildren, Tyler, Gage, Sarah, Jake, and Emma; brother, Jerry Kinnison of Nelsonville; sisters, Linda (Ed) Blankenburg of Cummings, Georgia, and Sherry (Jim) Marshalll of The Plains; several nieces and nephews; and brother-in-law, Charlie (Jill) Lanning of Newark.
Jeffrey was preceded in death by his parents; son, Joey Whitmore; brother, Gene Kinnison; and sister, Tonia Lonberger.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 3, 2020 at the Brown Funeral Home, Murray City, Ohio, with Matt Thomas officiating.
Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Murray City, Ohio.
Calling hours will be observed on Thursday, July 2, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family would greatly appreciate everyone wearing a mask to calling hours and the funeral.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donation be made to the Walnut St. Church of Christ, PO Box 1, Shawnee, Ohio 43782.
Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at: www.brownfuneralservice.net
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Dale Sayre
August 16, 2020
Sadly today, I heard of Jeff's passing. I'm so very sorry and wish to extend sincere condolences to all members of his family and friends.
Charlene Jacobs
July 1, 2020
So sorry to hear about Jeff. My condolences to Cheryl and family. Jeff was not only a good person, he had a witty sense of humor, too. My sympathy to the entire Kinnison family.
Karen (Wolfe) Juodvalkis
July 1, 2020
Jeff and I were classmates from first grade through high school. Fun times. My husband and I wish to extend sincere condolences to Cheryl and all members of the family. Treasure your memories. Frank & Karen (Wolfe) Juodvalkis
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