Freddie J Kinnie

January 12, 2018

Mr. Freddie Kinnie, 73, was born in Attalla, Alabama on July 11, 1944 to the late Fred "Tuba" and Leola (Page) Kinnie. He made his transition on Friday, January 12, 2018. He was a proud U. S. Army veteran. He attended Lincoln High School in Marion, Alabama. In March of 1966, he was united in marriage to Vesta Lee Hatch in Crown Point, Indiana, who he met in high school. They relocated to Chicago, Illinois and from this union came two daughters. He held many jobs, his most rewarding career was working for the Chicago Fire Department as a Paramedic. He was always furthering his education and in recent years took classes at the University of Toledo. Freddie James was a member of Peace Tabernacle Family Worship Center under the pastorate of Francine D. Brown. He had a charming personality and made friends whatever he went. Although he was born in Alabama, his family roots span from Chicago, Illinois, Fort Wayne, Indiana to Toledo, Ohio where he eventually settled. He was a member of Peace Tabernacle Family Worship Center, Pastor Francine D. Brown. He leaves to mourn his passing and rejoice in his peace: two daughters, Marcie (Kinnie) Starks of Chicago, IL; Leola Kinnie of Crestwood, IL; one granddaughter, Meagan Starks of Washington, D.C.; special cousins; Lillie Mae Scott of Grand Rapids, MI and Larry A. Jones of Toledo, OH; one aunt, Bertha Kennie of Marion, AL; a host of cousins (Page, Scott and Kinnie Families) other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Family Hour/Wake preceding at 10:00 a.m. at Dale-Riggs Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor Francine Brown eulogist, Elder Waynard Jones officiant, interment V. A. Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI.