Dale Carlton Kinzler

Dale Carlton Kinzler obituary, Little Rock, AR

Dale Carlton Kinzler

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21

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Fellowship Bible Church

1401 Kirk Rd., Little Rock Rock, AR 72223

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Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

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1401 Kirk Rd., Little Rock Rock, AR 72223

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Dale Kinzler Obituary

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Dale Carlton Kinzler, age 79 of Little Rock, AR, joined his Lord and Savior on November 4, 2025. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mary Lea Kinzler and daughter-in-law, Stephanie Kinzler. Dale is survived by his wife, Jimmilee Kinzler of 36 years; three son’s, Chris Kinzler (Neeli) of Little Rock; Clark Kinzler (Kim) of Glenwood; Clayton Kinzler (Laura) of Fayetteville; grandchildren Trey McClenahan (Tessie), Cooper Kinzler, Keetin Kinzler, Cross Kinzler, Kenna Kinzler, Chayton Kinzler (Marissa), Phoenix Kinzler, Luke Kinzler, Emma Harris, Jace Kinzler, Jolie Kinzler, Blayze McBrayer; two great grandchildren Waylon Kinzler and Savi McClenahan; brother, Steve Kinzler (Jan) and his family.

Dale liked to play golf, hunt, and serve his church. He was a member at Fellowship Bible Church for 37 years. During those years, he served as a Discipleship Group Leader, an usher and on the tra c team Sunday mornings. He was involved in Men’s Fraternity, Step Ministry, went on mission trips to Haiti and Nicaragua. He was a life time member of the Optimist Club of Greater Little Rock where he served as President for two terms and Lieutenant Governor one term. He was a member of the National Association Purchasing Managers of AR for 18 years. He was employed at Copy Systems for 28 years. Prior to that he owned AR Globe Chemical Co. from 1978 until he sold his part in 1984.

Dale loved his family and friends with a big heart. He never met a stranger. He was a man of integrity and faith in Jesus Christ, his Lord. The celebration of Dale’s life will be held in the Chapel at Fellowship Bible Church, 1401 Kirk Rd, Little Rock on Friday, November 21 at 1:00. Visitation will be after the service. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Boy Scouts of America or Optimist International.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Smith Family Funeral Homes - Little Rock

8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, AR 72205

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Upcoming Events

Nov

21

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Fellowship Bible Church

1401 Kirk Rd., Little Rock Rock, AR 72223

Send Flowers

Nov

21

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

Fellowship Bible Church

1401 Kirk Rd., Little Rock Rock, AR 72223

Send Flowers

Only 16 hours left for delivery to next service.