Millard Eldon Kinnett of Columbia passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the age of 98 years. He was born in Jamestown, KY on July 21, 1927, to the late Hollie and Noma Antle Kinnett.

Millard professed faith in Jesus Christ and was of the Separate Baptist faith. He completed basic training in the US Army and was honorably discharged when World War II ended. He worked at Wolf Creek Dam, Fire Stone Tire and Rubber, and spent the last 65 years doing the work he loved as a farmer.

He cherished time with family and friends, and found joy in church services, revivals, farming, sports, cooking, and gardening. Family and friends were blessed by his weekly visits and the garden vegetables, apples, and other foods he purchased to share. Pa Kinnett especially loved and was loved by children who were drawn to his warm smile, fun happy spirit, and the Juicy Fruit gum, candy, and other treats he shared.  He lived his belief that faith, family, friendships, integrity, and hard work defined a life well lived. He never met a stranger, only friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Maxine Kinnett, his mother-in-law Martha Kinnett, sons, Daryl Kinnett, and infant son, Dwayne Kinnett, grandson, Brandon Kinnett, two daughters-in-laws Donna and Patty Kinnett, brothers Kermit and Curtis Kinnett, sisters Ruby Donald, Mae and Ruth Kinnett.  His maternal grandmother and step-grandfather Edward and Leler Helm Bradshaw who raised him and his brother Kermit after his mother's death.

He is survived by his daughter, Brenda Mann (Gary), sons, David Kinnett (Linda) and Dennis Kinnett all of Columbia; grandchildren Nicholas Kinnett (Kristy), Luke Kinnett (Sonya), Dwight Kinnett, Ashley Burton, Dr. Brandi Blackburn (Dr. RJ), Dr. Kyle Mann, and Michael Mann (Jennifer); great grandchildren Kaylee, Ashtyn, Brianna, Austin, and Abby Kinnett, Audrey and Halle Burton, Destiny Murphy (Trevor), Payton Woodrum (Owen), Alaina and Sadie Blackburn, Dylan and Macy Mann, Cassidy and Logan Robertson; great great-grandchildren Oaklynn Noyola, Paisley and Brody Murphy and special friends, Kaye & Teresa.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm CT on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Jamie Bryant officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethel Cemetery, Jamestown, KY.

Visitation will be on Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 4:00pm CT until 8 pm CT, and will continue Sunday until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Nicholas, Luke, and Dwight Kinnett, Dr. Kyle Mann, Trevor Murphy, and Paul Green, Jr.