Stephen Edward Kinser

Stephen Edward Kinser obituary, Bowling Green, KY

Stephen Edward Kinser

Stephen Kinser Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J.C. Kirby and Son Lovers Lane Chapel - Bowling Green on Jan. 8, 2026.
Stephen "Steve" Edward Kinser, age 73, passed away Wednesday January 7, 2026 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.
The Warren County native was the son of the late Kenneth Karl Kinser and Alma Ruth Smith Kinser. In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucy Kinser, one son, Stephen Dewayne Kinser, two daughters, Tina Clemons and Debbie White, one granddaughter, Renee White, one brother, Kenneth Ray Kinser and one sister, Karla Dickinson.
Steve retired from Scotty's after 42 years of service, He was the owner of Steves Bait and Tackle and loved camping and fishing with his family and friends. He was also an avid Nascar fan.
Steve is survived by his wife, Gina Kinser, four sons, Russell Pippin, Michael Alford (Jennifer), Dustin Alford (Morgan), and Devin Alford (Haley), one daughter, Michelle Brandle (Austin), twelve grandchildren, Laurtina Renfrow (Matt), Denver Miller, Dalton Miller, Blake Watts, Hayden Watts, Jameson Forsythe, John Alford, Brentlee Alford, Brennan Alford, Braxton Alford, Brielle Alford, and Weston Alford, three great grandchildren, Kyleigh Renfrow, Konnor Renfrow, and Kinzlee Renfrow, nieces and nephews Deena Scruggs (Ron), Samantha Torrance (Jr), Ben Kinser, Paul Logan, and Bobby Logan, several great nieces and nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be Saturday January 10, 2026 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the J.C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Chapel followed by the Funeral Service at 5:00 PM.

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