Thomas “Catfish” Alvin Kinser, 73, of Mocksville, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 at his residence.

He was born August 25, 1944 in Talking Rock, GA to the late Herbert Kinser and Mae Bean Kinser. Thomas retired from Ingasoll Rand where he worked as a carpenter for over 40 years. In his spare time he enjoyed working on cars and fishing.

In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by brother, Ronald Kinser.

Thomas is survived by his wife of 50 years, Brenda Kinser, sons, Anthony Kinser (Joy) of Mocksville and Paul Kinser (Kathy Mullen) of Cooleemee; sisters, Cathy Taylor (Howard) of Mocksville and Marylou Whitehead of Lexington; 4 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild and one due in September.

There will be a graveside service held at 4 PM on Friday, August 31, 2018 at Liberty A.M.E Zion Church, 271 Gladstone Rd. Mocksville, NC 27028.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative CareCenter – Mocksville/Davie County, 377 Hospital St. #103, Mocksville, NC 27028.

Carolina Cremation is assisting the Kinser family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.