ERNEST RICHARD KINDER

Ernest Richard Kinder, 84, of Bluefield, VA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29,2022 surrounded by his family.

Born on April 27, 1938 in Tannersville, VA, to the late William (Bill) and Nellie Mae (Vanhoozier) Kinder.

Ernest married Shirley Plaster on June 16, 1962 and celebrated 60 years of marriage in 2022. He was employed by Tabor Machine Company for 43 years starting as a machinist and retiring as the shop foreman.  Ernest was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church and taught Sunday School for over 40 years. He was a skilled wood craftsman and enjoyed creating one-of-a-kind pieces for family and friends to enjoy.

In addition, to his parents, he was proceeded in death by six brothers; John, Reece, Curtis, Otis, Rufus (Hoppy), and Ronnie, three sisters; Beulah Kell, Ruby Waddle, and Sallie Kinder and his in-laws, Ola and Ruth Plaster.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 60 years, Shirley Kinder, children; Sue Copley (Russell), Wayne Kinder (Terri), and Judy Taylor (Michael), grandchildren; Rachel Copley and Zachary Copley Anderson (Brandon), sister Nellie Booth, brothers JB Kinder (Connie), and Sam Kinder (Connie); sister-in-law, Daralene Plaster, and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Dudley Mortuary in Bluefield, VA with Pastor Steve Aker officiating.  Friends may call from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at the funeral home.  Pallbearers will be family and friends.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the Bluefield ER staff and the 2 West staff at Princeton Community Hospital.  In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the American Cancer Society.