Kingsley Lemuel Church III

Kingsley Lemuel Church III of Eaton Rapids, passed away at home June 29, 2023, at the age of 68. Kingsley was born in Lansing, MI, October 13, 1954, the son of Kingsley and Lucille (Turpening) Church II. He was a 1973 graduate of Eaton Rapids High School and retired as a corrections officer with the State of Michigan with 29 years of service. He enjoyed playing softball, watching MSU basketball and football, fishing, hunting, NASCAR, woodworking, and the family poker parties.

Kingsley is survived by his wife of 30 years, Pat Church; children, Kingsley (Maggie) Church IV, Kristopher (Courtney) Church, Kodee (Andy Adkins) Church; step-children, Scott (Kim) Felice, Joseph (Lindsay) Felice; 11 grandchildren; siblings, Pam (Bill) Amsdill, Toni (Jim) Nelson, Scott (Laura) Church. and his dog, Sadie Mae. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Charyl and her husband, Ric Cervantes.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in memory of Kingsley. To leave condolences for the family, please visit our website, www.millsfuneral.com.