William Kinslow

William "Ed" Kinslow 93 of Franklin, Indiana passed away Sunday, August 29, 2016 at his residence. He was born April 10, 1923 in Glasgow, Kentucky to Austin and Elizabeth "Lizzie" (Bridges) Kinslow. He married Christine "Mamie" (Proffitt) Kinslow, she preceded him in death in 1975. He then married Ida Elizabeth (Richards) Witt Kinslow on August 6, 1977 in New Palestine, IN., she survives. He had been a machinist repaiman for the Ford Motor Company in Indianapolis for twenty six years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the United Auto Workers Union Local. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and served in the European Theater in Germany and at the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of Whiteland V.F.W. Post #5864. He enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing, playing cards, continuing his interest from his early days in farming and agriculture. He and his wife Ida enjoyed spending the winters in Florida for twenty six years. Survivors include his wife Ida Elizabeth (Richards) Witt Kinslow of Franklin, a daughter Nancy C. Hutton (Sherrill) of Greenfield, two step daughters Linda A. Mathena (Tom) of Frankln, and Patty Taylor-Richards of Kirland, Washington, a grandson Scott Keith Hutton (Angie) of Mountain View, California, four step grandchildren, ten step great grandchildren, ten step great great grandchildren, his sister Alice Powell of Indianapolis, his canine companion Mr. Syd, and several nieces., nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Christine (Proffitt) Kinslow, and two sisters Jewell Allgood and Mary D. Steinbergen. Friends may call Thursday from 4-7 PM at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin, IN. A service will be conducted on Saturday at 1PM (Central Time Zone) at A.F. Crow and Son Funeral Home 201 East Washington Street Glasgow, KY. 42141 with visitation from 11AM till service time at the funeral home in Kentucky. Burial with full military honors will be in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery in Glasgow, Kentucky. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Johnson County Indiana 3827 North Graham Road Franklin, Indiana 46131 or at www.hsjc.org.