Mountain Home Man David Andrew Kinsley Dies at 82

Kinsley was a longtime upholsterer and avid RV traveler who was active in his local church.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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David Andrew Kinsley, an 82-year-old resident of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on February 8, 2026 in Gassville, Arkansas. Kinsley worked for many years as an upholsterer for General Motors and was an avid RV traveler, visiting 38 states and 7 foreign countries with his wife Judie. He was a member of Unity Missionary Baptist Church and is survived by his wife, two sons, one daughter, five grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren.

Why it matters

Kinsley's life story reflects the experiences of many retirees in the Mountain Home area, who often take up RV travel and remain active in their local communities. His passing is a loss for his family and the broader community that he was involved with through his church and other activities.

The details

After retiring from his career as an upholsterer at General Motors, Kinsley and his wife Judie became full-time RV travelers, visiting 38 states and 7 foreign countries over the course of more than 3 years. They belonged to many different RV clubs and were always on the go. Kinsley was also a member of Unity Missionary Baptist Church, where he was known for his love of the Lord and the hymn "The Old Rugged Cross".

  • Kinsley passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
  • A graveside funeral service will be held at Gassville Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

The players

David Andrew Kinsley

An 82-year-old resident of Mountain Home, Arkansas who worked for many years as an upholsterer for General Motors and was an avid RV traveler with his wife Judie.

Judie Kaye Kinsley

The wife of David Andrew Kinsley, with whom he traveled extensively in their RV for over 3 years, visiting 38 states and 7 foreign countries.

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What’s next

A graveside funeral service will be held at Gassville Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026, with Pastor Noel Moore officiating.

The takeaway

Kinsley's life as an avid RV traveler and active member of his local church community reflects the experiences of many retirees in the Mountain Home area, where an outdoor lifestyle and community involvement remain important even in one's later years.