Willard Kinzer of Kinzer Drilling has passed away at the age of 97.
Kinzer was a World War II veteran who took over the family business after the war and expanded it significantly.
WYMT reports he gave that success back to the community as a renowned philanthropist, who served on several boards and in 2011 was honored at the East Kentucky Leadership Conference.
But he was also known for his drag racing career that started in his later years and continued into his 90’s.
He also helped to form the Wesley Christian School.
Services are being arranged by Hall Funeral Home in Martin.