Frankie Lee Kinder Sr, age 72, of Arkadelphia, formerly of Gurdon, passed from this life on Thursday March 3, 2022, at CHI St. Vincent's in Hot Springs. He was born on April 25, 1949, in Swifton, the son of the late William and Emma Jones Kinder. Frank was a retired track foreman for the Union Pacific Railroad. He was a United States Army Veteran during Vietnam. Frank enjoyed spending time with family, fishing with his grandkids and cooking during his free time. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Charles Kinder and one grandson, Hayden Christopher Kinder.

Frank is survived by his wife, Marlene Biddle Kinder of Arkadelphia, three sons, Frank Lee Kinder Jr of Arkadelphia, Chris Kinder (Shannon) of Joan, Michael Kinder of Gurdon, one daughter, Airreall Kinder of Arkadelphia, four brothers, Bill Kinder of Rockford, IL, Gene Kinder (Sue) of Gurdon, Johnny Kinder (Patsy) of Malvern, Eddie Kinder (Darlene) of Arkadelphia, three sisters, Betty Joiner of El Dorado, Joyce Clark (Jerry) of Alexander, Wanda Ellis (Dave) of Viola, and five grandchildren, Christian, Isabella, Anna, Shyylowe and Clark.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, March 12, 2022, at First Assembly of God Church in Gurdon with Bro. Andrew Godwin officiating.

Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.