David Andrew Kinsley

David Andrew Kinsley obituary, Gassville, AR

David Andrew Kinsley

David Kinsley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Conner Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Mountain Home on Feb. 9, 2026.
David Andrew Kinsley, 82, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Gassville, Arkansas. He was born on June 6, 1943, in Reed City, Michigan to John Delos and Doris Louise Kinsley. He married Judie Kaye Lake on April 9, 1988.

David worked for many years as an upholsterer for General Motors. Upon retirement, he travelled as much as possible. He and Judie were full time RVers for over three years and belonged to many different RV clubs. Their trips took them to 38 different states, 7 foreign countries, 6 bus tours and 6 cruises. They were always on the go.

David was a member of Unity Missionary Baptist Church. He loved the Lord Jesus with all his heart. His favorite hymn was the Old Rugged Cross.

He is survived by his wife, Judie Kaye Kinsley; two sons, Dwayne Parnell (Kathy) and Jimmy Parnell; one daughter, Shelly Perkins (William); five grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Doris Kinsley and great-granddaughter, Arianna Brakebill.

A graveside funeral service will be held at Gassville Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026, with Pastor Noel Moore officiating.

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