L.E. "Junior" Kimsey

Mr. L.E. "Junior" Kimsey, Jr., of Hiawassee, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017.

Junior was born in Hiawassee on February 27, 1930, a son of Leonard Esco Kimsey and Bertha Lowe Kimsey. He was a retired brick mason, and had worked hard his whole life every day, but reserved Sunday for the Lord. He had served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. Junior was a member of McConnell Memorial Baptist Church, where he had served regularly as an usher. He had a deep love for his family above all, and enjoyed spending time with his grandkids. Junior had a great fondness for his rhododendron and tomatoes, too! College sports, and the Atlanta Braves also were of interest to him.

Mr. Kimsey is survived by his son, Benny Kimsey; son & daughter-in-law, Donald & Jackie Kimsey; brother, Bruce Kimsey; grandsons, Adam Ray, Caleb Ray, Cameron Kimsey, Casey Kimsey, and Zachary Kimsey; and granddaughter, Jaylyn Kimsey. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Michele Kimsey Ray; his parents; and his sister, Lucille Hedden.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Hedden and Rev. Israel Rogers officiating. Special music will be presented by the Pinetop Quartet. Interment will follow at Osborn Cemetery with Military Honors presented by The North Georgia Honor Guard. The following gentlemen have been selected to serve as pallbearers: Adam Ray, Cameron Kimsey, Casey Kimsey, Zachary Kimsey, Jeff Kimsey, and Barry Hedden. Honorary Pallbearer includes U.S. Airman Caleb Ray. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6 until 9 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee. Please share your condolences and fond memories with the family on our website, www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.