of Batesville, AR
May 10, 1922 - January 20, 2016
Jim Kessinger, 93, of Batesville, died at his home on Wednesday, January 20, 2016.
He was born on May 10, 1922 in Guy, Arkansas and was the son of Joe Pfieffer Kessinger and Agnes Rdell Glover Kessinger.
He retired from GenCorp as a master maintenance man and served his country during World War II in the Navy on the USS Trenton. Jim also owned a lawn mower repair shop for over 20 years. He could fix anything, enjoyed helping others, and liked to camp, fish, and garden.
Survivors include one son, James H. Kessinger Jr. of Bethesda; four daughters, Louise Roberts and her husband, Tom, and Peggy Holt all of Bethesda and Frances Wood and her husband, Michael and Karen Cowden and her husband, Allen, all of Cushman; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Bernice Foster Kessinger; a daughter, Anita Paige; two grandsons, Jody and Brandon Wood; and four sisters.
Pallbearers will be Doug Ferrell, Barry Ferrell, Gary Ferrell, Kenny Franks, Patrick Roberts, and Aaron Keller.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church with Brian Keller officiating. Burial will follow at Campground Cemetery in Bethesda under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Monday at the church.
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16 Condolence(s)
Tony Ferrell
Monday, January 25, 2016
Prayer for the family
Robert C. Loggins
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Sorry to hear about Jim me and my mom thought a lot about him my prayers go with all of you
Jennifer Bradley
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Sorry to hear about Jim's passing. Prayers for all of the family.
Jay Joplin
Friday, January 22, 2016
Jim was a good friend I really enjoyed working with him. He will be missed. My prayers are with you
Lynn Bracewell
Friday, January 22, 2016
Loved and respected by all. Will be greatly missed. Love all his children, like brother and sisters. My heart breaks for you all.
Pat Stewart Rice
Friday, January 22, 2016
A very good and nice man. He will be missed.
Anne Smith
Thursday, January 21, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
Coy Rollins
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Thoughts and prayers for all of the family. I pray that you find comfort and peace in this time of sadness.
Holly Long
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Very Special Man!! So sorry for your loss. Peace, Love, and Prayers.
Aj konkler
Thursday, January 21, 2016
May my thoughts and prayers be with yalls family
Donna Bailey
Thursday, January 21, 2016
So sorry to hear this..he was a wonderful man who loved his family so much. Healing comfort prayers to all of you, Karma, Francis, Louise, James and Peggy. He will be missed!
Blake Kelley
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Sorry to hear this, very nice guy, will surely be missed .
Mary Love
Thursday, January 21, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Know Fha I will keep you and your family in my prayers. If you need anything just call. Love you Peggy.
Peggy Huff
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Prayers go out to the family, have known Jim and James for many years, Jim has fixed many mowers and tillers for me, he was a fine man
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Stephanie Gunther
Thursday, January 21, 2016
prayers to you all.
Cathy Mullens
Thursday, January 21, 2016
My sincere condolences to this family. Especially Fran and Mike, and Karen and Allen. Prayers and hugs for comfort during this time of loss of your father.