Jerry Hughes Kinzer

It comes as a shock to just have learned of Jerry's passing. I have known Jerry for only a short 15 years, but in that time I recognized in him a passion for life and in all that he did. He was always upbeat, and usually had a smile on his face. I will miss him as I am sure that everyone that knew him and loved him will. My prayers are with Jantz, and the rest of the Kinzer family. May the good times you shared with Jerry and the wonderful memories you have of him sustain you in this...

This news really caught me off guard(9/13). Jerry seemed so immortal; he lived life with a tremendous passion and left a footprint in most people's heart! Although we went through school together, we really didn't become close friends until 1992 when we shared numerous times together. He definitely never met a stranger! May God Bless him, Heaven's fixing to celebrate!

To the Kinzer family goes my deepest sympathy. Jerry was my sales manager at The Southwestern Company 1971-73. I've often thought of him and how much those 3 years, beginning when I was 16 years old, shaped my life. He was an incredibly positive and compassionate individual. It seems like only yesterday calling him collect from my book territory and joining him on the phone exclaiming, "I feel HAPPY, HEALTHY & TERRIFIC!". He will be sorely missed.

To the family and friends of Jerry Kinzer: It was an honor and privledge to know this "little giant of a man." Although it seems only a brief time Jerry was my sales manger at Southerwestern Company (1969-1973), he made a lasting, profound effect on my life. I am saddened by the loss of Jerry but will cherish the memories. It seems only yerterday as an enthusastic Southwestern Salesman, I chanted "Thunder, Thunder, Thunderation, we're the KINZER DELATION...

Jerry was my fraternity brother. I will miss him greatly.

No one really knows how may lives Jerry touched, or how many he inspired, guided and directed. He was a giant and all that knew him will miss him. My sincere sympathy to all his family.

Add me to the crowd of "back in the day" buddies from 7th-12th grades and onward to the present. Jerry, you lived 2 blocks from me on "A" Ave and we would sit on my porch and talk many a time! You were truly a gentle man who left his own unique mark on your assigned sphere of influence.
Your untimely departure has left a void in our hearts yet we have a promised hope for a greater reunion. Watch for us just inside the "eastern gate" in the heavenly Jerusalem, old friend!!

Jerry was my friend. From Tomlinson Jr High where we played sports, he influenced my life. I have good memories of this larger than life friend.

Jerry was a beautiful soul. He was loving and caring, and he always brought out the best in every person he met. He will be missed dearly, but he will be in our hearts forever.