Earl T. Kinzer, Jr. of Smiths Station, Alabama passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017. He was born on April 7, 1931 to the late Earl and Wilhelmina Kinzer in Beckley, West Virginia. A Veteran of The U.S. Air Force, he taught Physics at Auburn University from 1967 until1994. He is survived by his wife, Arlene Kinzer; children, Kathleen Myles (Billy), and Charles Kinzer (Lisa); granddaughters, Laura, Sarah, and Rachel; grandson, Christian; sisters, Sara Wartenberg and Martha Carter; step-children, Michael Rivers, Todd Rivers, Craig Rivers, and spouses, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members.