James Donavon Kinder

James Donavon Kinder, age 83, of Atlanta, IN died May 3, 2015 at Riverview Hospital at Noblesville, IN. He was born September 6, 1931 at Arcadia, IN to Floyd and Edna Amanda (Inman) Kinder. He was a graduate of Jackson Central High School with the Class of 1950. He soon became employed at Chrysler Corporation at Kokomo, where he worked for many years and was a UAW member. He and his wife also owned Donovan's, a restaurant in Arcadia, for twelve years. Don served as a volunteer at the Arcadia Fire Department for several years. Leisure time found him gardening and spending time with his family. He married Mary Edna (Conaway) Kinder on November 2, 1950. She survives him. Also surviving are two daughters: Vickie Eller of Zephyrhills, FL and Patricia Matheny of Wadsworth, IL, a son: Michael Kinder of Arcadia, IN, 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents, is a daughter: Terri Phifer, brothers, Joe and Gilbert, and sisters: Alice, Anita and Barbara. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. at the Arcadia Town Hall with Elder John Knapp as the celebrant. Burial will occur at a later date at Crown Hill Cemetery near Arcadia, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Arrangements are entrusted to Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel where you may send condolences at www.hartleyfuneralhomes.com. Celebration of Life
May 09, 2015
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Arcadia Town Hall 208 W Main Street
Arcadia, IN
(317) 984-3512