John "Bubba" Marshall Kinzer, Jr.

John “Bubba” Kinzer, Jr., age 51, a resident of Taylorsville, Kentucky, previously of Columbia, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Louisville Audobon Hospital.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 10AM at Morrow Cemetery in Hampshire with Pastor Brian Talley officiating. A visitation will be held on Friday, February 7, 2020 from 4-7PM at Heritage Funeral Home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on August 13, 1968 in Columbia, Bubba was the son of the late John Marshall Kinzer, Sr. “Coo Coo” and the late Margaret Alice Anderson Kinzer “Doll”. He was a graduate of Hampshire School. He was a very kindhearted man who loved his family and friends unconditionally. He was loved by many people and will be forever missed. Although never married and had no children, he remained extremely close to his sister and her children and even referred to them as the kids he never had. Bubba loved visiting with family, he loved to go see “Big Bertha” with the relatives. He loved animals, Nascar racing and enjoyed watching sports on tv. John found Christ last year while in the hospital. There was a change in John after that day, he felt peace and took comfort in knowing that he would be with his beloved heavenly family.

He is survived by his sister, Alicia “Lisa” Kinzer (Mark) Sironen, Sr.; their two children, niece Ashlee Potts (Alex) Brown, nephew, Mark “Joe” Sironen, Jr.; great nephew, Nathan Sironen all residing in Taylorsville, KY; brother, Sheriff Bucky (Kerrie) Rowland; their two children, nieces Karlee Rowland and Kortney Rowland all residing in Williamsport; cousins: Mary Irwin (Jerry) Baker, Charlotte Irwin (Keith) Potts, James Herman Irwin, Franklin Ray Irwin, nieces and nephews: Tina Potts, Joshua Potts, Marissa (Jacob) Potts, Justin (Heather) Lowery; and several great nieces and great nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved grandfather, Herman Anderson who raised him and his sister after losing his family in the jail fire; and aunts: Carolyn Irwin and Stella Anderson.