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Earl Kinnison Obituary
LAGRANGE - Earl Kinnison, 102, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Born in Greenville, Ohio, Earl was a son of the late Walter and Osa (Hixson) Kinnison.
Earl met the love of his life Pearl "Louise" Palmerton at a roller-skating rink and from that day they spent the next 80 years together, until her passing in 2020.
Earl and his wife Louise owned Crescent Garage and worked together for 40 years. Earl never thought of his job as work, as he loved each and every day of it.
He had a strong faith in God, was always looking for something to do and was willing to help others in need.
Surviving are his son, Marion "Butch" (Barbara) Kinnison Jr.; five grandchildren; along with many great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.
Earl was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl "Louise" Kinnison; son, Larry "Skip" Kinnison; and eight siblings.
Services will be held at 4 p.m., on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton St., with calling one hour prior.
A memorial service will be held at Stroh Church of God at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Stroh Church of God.
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Rachel
March 17, 2025
Wow what an inspiration to other older people. Early would get on his cart, or even last year didn't he come out and mow the church. God bless your rest...from the stroh hardware
Sam & Sheri Augspurger
March 14, 2025
Earl was a neighbor and a fixture in our Lakeside neighborhood, he will be sorely missed.
Deb Held Grisier
March 14, 2025
Thank you Uncle Marion for the love, kindness and memories that will forever be in the hearts of the children of your baby sister. You cherished her and watched over her for more than 80 years. Seeing you in December was a touching moment as flash backs of the Kinnison lake reunions, site-seeing on the pontoon and the visits to Cresent Garage returned in my heart. Thank you for your service in WWII- a true PATRIOT. What a "Heavenly" Kinnison reunion it must be. Love you.
Bob and Kathy Agley
March 12, 2025
We are so sorry for the whole family and many friends as the loss of Uncle Marion leaves gigantic holes in our hearts for the present. But there be a gigantic celebration in heaven as his family has their happy reunion. We are so blessed to have spent the day with him and Aunt Susie and Kenny before returning South. Quite an eventful day and a Blessed Day indeed. So to my Uncle....We will see you again!
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Susan Carpenter Collins
March 12, 2025
Uncle Marion was always so special. I was his only daughter. I lived with them for 1 month when I started my job in Ft. Wayne. Love & miss both of you & Aunt Louise.
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