DR. JACK D. KINDER

ANDREWS - Dr. Jack Darrow Kinder, 85, died on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, in Sumter.

Jack was born on Dec. 7, 1931, in Andrews, a son of the late Lucian Percy Kinder and Sallie Fitzgerald Kinder.

Dr. Kinder was a graduate of Andrews High School, attended Newberry College, and was a graduate of Emory University School of Dentistry, receiving degrees in dentistry and orthodontics - DDS, MSD. He began his orthodontics practice in 1970 and retired in 2008.

He was a member of First Baptist Church of Andrews, a former Shriner and served his country in the S.C. Army National Guard.

Dr. Kinder was a member of the S.C. Dental Association, Pee Dee Dental Society, Southern Association of Orthodontist, American Association of Orthodontist, and World Federation of Orthodontist.

Surviving are four sons, Stephen Kinder of Hartsville, Scott Kinder (Cristi) of Sumter, Walter Owens (Melissa) and Joey Owens (Vicki), both of Andrews; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his wife LaJean Barrineau Owens Kinder; and a brother, Lucian "Pete" Fitzgerald Kinder.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. today in Andrews Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Paul Sapp officiating.

The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Andrews parlor following the service.

Sign the guest book at www.mayerfuneralhome.com.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Andrews, 10 N. Rosemary Ave., Andrews, S.C. 29510, or to the charity of one's choice.