Kyle Van Winkle

Kyle Allen Van Winkle-30 of Smithville, MO passed away on December 1st, 2013. Memorial services will be 11:00 am Friday December 6th at First Christian Church of Smithville, 201 N Bridge Street. Visitation will be 5:30-8:30 pm Thursday at the church. Interment services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to The Kyle Van Winkle Memorial Fund in care of Jenni Van Winkle to benefit the education of Kyle's son William.Born in Smithville, MO, Kyle graduated from Belton High School. He went on to play football at William Jewell College, where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree. He was employed at Community America Credit Union. Kyle married Jenni Flanders on August 19, 2011. After two wonderful years they were blessed with a son, William Allen seven weeks ago. Kyle was an avid golfer and enjoyed cheering on Mizzou and Kansas City teams. A loving and devoted husband, father, son, grandson and brother, he loved to be with family and friends. Kyle's compassion for others showed through everything he did but nothing compared to the love he had for his wife and son. Proceeded in death by his grandfather Ronnie Van Winkle and grandmother Patricia Blanchette. He leaves behind his wife, Jenni Van Winkle and his infant son William. His parents, Dean and Cindy Van Winkle. Siblings Kelly (Jeff) Lyon, Klinton Van Winkle. Mother and Father in law Kent and Marty Flanders. Brother in law Brad Flanders. Maternal grandparents Harold and Shirley Miller. Paternal grandmother Jan Van Winkle. Two nephews Drew and Cash Lyon. Kyle will forever be in the hearts of those that loved him and his legacy will live on through his son.

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