Joseph G. Kinnison Jr.

Joseph “Bud” G. Kinnison Jr. 90, of Robertsville, passed away on November 6, 2025. Mr. Kinnison, son of the late Joseph Kinnison Sr. and Jetta nee Hager, was born on November 29, 1934, in St. Louis. On July 4, 1959, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Bradford in St. Louis. Mr. Kinnison served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army and United States Navy. Joe was a proud member of the carpenters/millwright union for over 60 years.  

Joe found great enjoyment in playing horseshoes and spending time at Riverfront Park. He also took pleasure in watching classic western films and was dedicated to volunteering at his church, always willing to assist anyone in need. Above all, Joe treasured his family and deeply valued the long road trips he shared with his beloved wife, Carolyn.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carolyn Kinnison; son, Patrick Kinnison; sisters and their husbands; Ruth Kinnison, Edith (Willard) Peace, Opal (Frank) Nordman, Dorothy (Albert) Burris, Doris (Carl) Underwood, June (Bob) Eveker, Mary (Bob) Zeiser, Emma Kinnison, Jetta (Dale) Ives. 

Among his survivors are his children, Joseph Kinnison III and partner Cindy Harr of St. Louis, Michael Kinnison and wife Corleen of Wentzville, JoAnna Kinnison of Fenton, Jeanette Dodson and husband Roy of Robertsville, and Gretchen Johnson and husband Paul of St. Charles; grandchildren, Max Wingate and wife Esther, Victor Kinnison, Selena Kinnison, Bethany Dodson, Roy “Tommy” Dodson Jr, Samantha Johnson, Charlie Johnson, and Alexis and husband Barret Moore; great-grandchildren, Kai Wingate, Ren Wingate, Arlo Kinnison, Harlan Kinnison, and Juniper Moore; loved ones and friends.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 10 a.m. at St. Gertrudes Church in Krakow. Interment, with full military honors will be at the church cemetery. Followed by lunch at St. Gertrude’s School. Memorial donations can be made to the St. Gertrude’s School Tuition Assistance Program. 

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