William KINZER

1929 - 2014

KINZER, William "Bill" William "Bill" Luther Kinzer, 85, of Woodstock, Ga. died December 9, 2014. Born on January 25, 1929 to Ethel (Smith) Kinzer and Raymond Kinzer in Mifflintown, Pa., Bill was married to Dr. Ann Marie (Rosato) May 3, 1958 in Old Forge, (Scranton) Pa. Bill attended Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa. and Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia. He served active duty in the US Air Force from 1951-1953 and continued to serve as weekend warrior and Standby Reserve until 1962. Beginning as a trial lawyer for the IRS, Washington DC 1956-1962, Bill moved to Atlanta 1962 to practice law for Powell, Goldstein, Frazer and Murphy specializing in tax and international law until his retirement. William L. Kinzer was a prominent presence in the Atlanta Legal community and was known for his sharp intellect, humor and integrity. Active in Our Lady of the Mountains Roman Catholic Church in Jasper, Bill was one of the founding members. With his son Matthew, he owned Kinzer's tree and shrub nursery in Jasper. He was active in his Air Force OCS class reunions keeping people connected with his correspondence. Lifelong hobbies were golfing and cooking. Bill is fondly remembered and known for his cooking by family, friends and in the community. In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by his five children: (twins) Dr. Carolyn Wall and Karen Lowman, Cindy Hirons, Matthew and Mark Kinzer; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A memorial mass will be held December 30 11am at Our Lady of the Mountains Roman Catholic Church, Jasper followed by a reception. Burial will be 2:30pm at the Georgia National Cemetery, Canton. Donations can be made in honor of William L. Kinzer, Our Lady of the Mountains Roman Catholic Church, Jasper 30143. Condolences may be expressed at www.mariettafuneralhome.org