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Donald Kinsey
1953 - 2024
Donald Kinsey
1953 - 2024
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BORN
1953
DIED
2024
Donald Kinsey Obituary
Donald Kinsey co-founded the blues group the Kinsey Report alongside his family members, and he played guitar with such artists as Bob Marley and the Wailers.
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Gary S
September 2, 2024
Donald was one of a kind as is the Kinsey family truly special people it was a pleasure to be around them R.I.P
Tony
March 30, 2024
Please accept my sincere condolences to the Mr. Donald Kinsey Family. Mr. Donald Kinsey co-founded the blues group the Kinsey Report alongside his family members, and he played guitar with such artists as Bob Marley and the Wailers. May the God of all comfort who is the hearer of prayers be with you in your time of need with his loving kindness and peace as He strengthens you to cope during this difficult time. Mr. Donald Kinsey will be missed, but his talent as a guitarist will not be forgotten. May family, friends and extended family cherish his memories.
Gregory Paul Buben
February 25, 2024
It was wonderful the time he spent living in Grand Rapids. I'll always think of
him as a friend and a great musician. I remember him as somebody who shared his enthusiasm for playing blues and reggae both.
Hector Medina
February 24, 2024
My condolences to the Kinsey and extended families.
Another golden heart has been added to the heavenly glory.
May you Rest In Donald
Regards / Hector Medina
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Carey Cutler
February 16, 2024
What a fantastic guitar player! I didn´t know Donald personally but he could make that black SG just cry! RIP
Colleen Pearson
February 12, 2024
Lovely man, amazing guitarist.
Heartfelt condolences to all his family.
RB
February 11, 2024
Such an amazing guitarist with an incredible career that lasted for years. So many enjoyed his great music. Sincere condolences to the Kinsey family. May God be with you all in your time of loss.
Chuck and Sheila Mesick
February 10, 2024
Our first memory of Donald and the Kinsey Report was when they would play in Davenport, Iowa, Rock Island, Illinois, and at the Mississippi Blues Festival. Chuck would always have fresh baked cookies for their Father, Big Daddy Kinsey. Their music and creative presence lifted the spirits with joy and celebration. I loved dancing and swinging my hips to the music, releasing the stress of daily life. Thank you dear ones. Comfort be to Kenny and family members as you celebrate the life of Donald and Ralph. Thanks be to God. RIP.
Liz
February 10, 2024
Condolences to the family. Sorry for your loss. May the God of all comforts help you cope with the pain and sorrow.
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