James "Jimmy" Erwin Kleinschmidt

Mr. James E. Kleinschmidt a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the age of 69.

 He was a graduate of Foley High school, 1973 and he proudly served his country in the US Navy for six years. He retired after 40 years from Gulf Telephone. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Summerdale. He was an avid fisherman and a Scout Leader, Pack 77 of Foley. 

 James was preceded in death by his daughter, Elizabeth Lane Kleinschmidt; sister, Pearl Elizabeth Kleinschmidt; parents, Erwin Samuel Kleinschmidt and Mildred Dugger Kleinschmidt.

 He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Virginia “Ginny” Kleinschmidt of Foley; two sons, James Erwin (Laura) Kleinschmidt, and John Hamilton (Paola) Kleinschmidt of Foley; sister, Lisa (Bo) Joiner of Fairhope; four grandchildren, Alexis (Daniel) Hurter of Foley, Joyce, Aubree and Easton Kleinschmidt; and numerous nieces and nephews.

 A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Wolfe-Bayview Chapel of Foley, 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at The First Baptist Church in Summerdale at 11:00am. 

 Interment will follow the service at Pine Rest Cemetery.

 In lieu of flowers please donate to the building fund of First Baptist Church in Summerdale, Alabama. (P.O. Box 145 Summerdale, Al. 36580) 

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