Jerry Duane Kinsey, 83, of Lake Placid went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at his residence. Jerry was born on January 7, 1939 in Uhrichsville, Ohio and was the son of Ruth E. (Medley) and Duane R. Kinsey. Jerry served his country with honors in the United States Air Force. After serving his country Jerry went to work for Florida Power and Light Company where he retired as a customer service m anager . H e was a weekend resident from 1998 to 2001, moving to Lake Placid in 2001, from Pembroke Pines, FL . Jerry was an active member of the Memorial United Methodist Church in Lake Placid , Lake Placid Elks Lodge 2661 where he held several offices and was the past Exalter Ruler and the American Legion Placid Post 25. Jerry enjoyed bei ng involved in the local community events, traveling around the country and visiting other countries, and being out on the lake. He loved being with family and friends anytime they could get together, especially time with his grand and great-grandchildren. Jerry is preceded in death by both his parents along with his step mother; Marjorie Kinsey, and sister; Marsha Henning. Jerry is survived by the love of his life and traveling companion of 61 years Sally, sons; Scott (Michelle), Paul (Badette), Steve (Tracy), six grandchildre n; Tyler, Luke, Briana, Kristen , Jordan , A lexa, six great-grandchildren, sister; Nancy (Ed) Schillig and two brothers; Dick (Tharlene) and Bob (Mary) Kinsey. A service to celebrate Jerry's life will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the Memorial United Methodist Church 500 Kent Avenue, Lake Placid with Pastors David Mullins and Claude Burnett officiating , the Lake Placid Elks Lodge 2661, and military honors presented by the United States Air Force Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to your favorite charity in Jerry's memory.