Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Jeff R. Kindle, 1948 - 2010

To the man of God, I am blessed to call husband
To my head and the head of our home as ordained by the word of God
To the Quintessential Sigma Man and to a Soldier and Warrior with a loving heart
To the love of my life, My dearest friend, companion and Rock
To the Father of our children, teacher, mentor,
provider and protector

1eff R. Kindle
February 12, 1948 - October 23, 2010
Jeff Kindle, a servant of God, was born and raised in a fanning community located in Newbern, Tennessee. He is the son of Mrs. Ella Kindle and the late James Kindle of Newbern, Tennessee. At the age of 10 he was baptized and became a lifelong member of Fairview Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee. His early life was spent working along side his father and siblings on the far1n, which formed the foundation of his character as a man of honor, who truly believed in hard work and serving others.
Jeff graduated from Bruce High School in Dyersburg, TN, where he enjoyed playing football and participating in student government. He attended Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee, graduating with a BA Degree in History and Economics. T'here he also became a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, which started an important lifelong fellowship with his Sigma Brothers and Zeta Sisters. Shortly after graduating he entered the ar1ny as an Infantry soldier, completing initial training and airborne school at Fort Benning, GA. Later, Jeff returned to Fort Benning to complete Officers Candidate School and was con1missioned a second lieutenant in the Infantry Branch.
For the next 26 years Jeff was a "soldier's soldier" spending __..,_ _. years serving on airborne status, sometimes making 3-4
parachute jumps per month. He was always recognized as a leader of men and a persuasive speaker. As co1nmandant of the Air Assault School, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, he added air assault and pathfinder to his list of n1ilitary skills. While at Fort Campbell he molded soldiers into leaders through the rigorous and physically demanding air assault program. His various schools and military training included earning an advanced
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Anny Command and General Staff College, at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. During his career, he traveled the world serving throughout the United States, Korea, Germany and Panama serving in various Infantry Operations assignments, with most of them involving long hours and grueling physical duty in field environments, including training at the military Joint Operations rfraining Center and the National Army Training Center. Jeff considered such physically demanding duty to be the best way to "soldier." Jeff retired from active military service as a Lieutenant Colonel at Fort McPherson, Georgia, having spent 26 years serving his country.
Following his military service, Jeff completed post graduate work for the alternative teachers' certification program at the University of West Georgia. Afterward, he taught in two private Christian schools in Newnan, Georgia.

In keeping with Jeff's passion for leading and motivating the lives of others, he became a Boy Scout Leader. During this tirne he served as an adult trainer and Scout Master in Boys Scouts of America for over nine years. J efT served as a Scout Master for the National Youth Leader's Training Program for two years and trained adult Boy Scout Leaders in advanced scouting skills in the Wood Badge ~rraining Program for over four years. J eft's greatest service to Boy Scouts of America was guiding his son Matthew to the rank of Eagle Scout. He was also a motivating force in his daughter Rachel's Girl ScoutJourney; guiding her to achieve the Girl Scout Bronze and Silver Awards.
As a Boy Scout Leader, Jeff was also instrumental in guiding several young men in Troop 58 and the local scouting community . . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- --. along the Eagle journey. Jeff and Matthew were honored to be selected together to cornplete a special Scouting Ordeal together to become members of the Scouting Honor Society, Order of the Arrow. Many days were spent camping and enjoying the fellowship of r h..:;ili,P brothers in scouting.
J efT was equally passionate and devoted about giving back to his community. His home church affiliation was Fairview Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Dyersburg, TN. His local church affiliation was Harris Chapel United Methodist Church, Palmetto, GA. For seven years he was a volunteer with the Clayton County Aging Program as a driver for Meals on Wheels; providing food and companionship to senior citizens. J efT was gifted with an ability to manage money and used those talents to serve God's kingdom as chairman of the finance committee for Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church and Riverdale First United Methodist Church. He was currently serving as a member of the Board of 'Trustees at Harris Chapel United Methodist Church, Palmetto, GA. During this time Jeff helped with various projects to include renovating a room to be used as a computer lab for students. J efT also guided and assisted Matthew in completing his Eagle Scout Project at Harris Chapel, which consisted of building a playground for the sun1mer day camp program.
Jeff was a Life Member of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, and an active member of Lambda Sigma Chapter in East Point, GA. He served the fraternity in various positions, including chapter president. J efT was also an active member of the service element (Sigma/ Zeta Foundation) of the fraternity and its sister organization Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. He contributed countless hours of volunteer labor and service on behalf of the foundation to support its missions to the fraternity and community.
Jeffs faith in God guided his life and assures us that he rests with our heavenly Father. A significant element of his faith was manifested in his great love and commitment to his family. Jeff is survived by his wife of 26 years Silverlene, their children Matthew and Rachel; Demetrie (Kayla and Natron); Ramon, mother, Mrs. Ella Kindle, sisters Frances Mims, Louise Green and Serle Mims; brothers Tommy, R.B. and Donny; brothers-in-law Edward Mims, Lacy Mims, Bennie Green; sisters-in-law Eva Kindle, Diane Kindle and Dorothy Kindle, nieces and nephews, cousins and extended family members.

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Celebration of life Service
Saturday, October 30, 2010 12:00 PM
Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church 122 Watterson Street Jonesboro, Georgia
The Reverend Wimbley Hale, Pastor The Reverend Frederick R. Gray, Eulogist
Order of Service
Ministers, Family and Friends
Reverend Dr. Robert Lee Crawford Senior Pastor, Harris Chapel U. M. Church
The Old Testament (Isaiah 40: 28-31) Reverend Dr. Robert Lee Crawford
The New Testament (Ephesians 3: 16-19) Reverend Wimbley Hale
Mrs. Evelyn Brown, Meals on Wheels Coordinator Mr. Larry Chappell, Scout Master, Boy Scout Troop 58 Mr. Michael Arnold, Harris Chapel United Methodist Church
Brother Walter McBurrows Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Reverend Frederick R. Gray
Repast immediately following seiVice

Pallbearers
Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Flower Ladies
Sisters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Acknowledgement
The family wishes to thank family and friends for their prayers, visits, and support: Rev. Dr. Robert Crawford and n1embers of H arris Chapel United Methodist Church; our neighborhood family frorn Arbor Springs who provided meals, love and prayers; Curt and Bobette Jarrell and Ollie and Yolanda Cheatham for arranging meals, hospital visits and caring for Rachel and Matthew. Cheryl Sanborn and my White Oak Family, students and staff, a special thanks for your prayers, visits, gifts and continued support. To a host of special friends who prayed, visited and are supporting us during our time of need: Diane and Michael Arnold, Dana Dobbs and Robbie Robinson, Wanda Florence, Kay Wright, Rebecca Gibson, Ivan and Vivian Baldwin and Patti and Perry Falk.
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