James "Painter Jim" Lindsey Kirchgessner, 48, of Evansville, IN, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2011 at his residence.

Jim was born in Evansville, IN on March 30, 1963 to James Clay and Georgia (Smith) Kirchgessner Wood. James attended Bosse High School and worked as a painter and hanging wall paper. He was a member of Painters Local Union # 156 and the Westside Sportsman's Club.

Jim is survived by his mother, Georgia (Smith) Kirchgessner Wood of Henderson, KY, brother, Bryan Kirchgessner of Indianapolis, IN, niece, Ashley Kirchgessner of TN, nephew, Brandon Kirchgessner of KY, great niece, Payton Feller of KY, uncles, John Beard of Evansville, IN, Lindsey Kirchgessner of NM, aunts, Chris Strouse (Scott) of Evansville, IN, Gail Hoffman (Mike) of Evansville, IN, several cousins and his beloved cats, Ziggy, Smokey and Tiki.

Jim is preceded in death by his father, James Clay Kirchgessner, grandparents, Lorene "Miss K" Kirchgessner, James Frank, Evelyn Smith Day, Jim Smith and his aunt, Beverley Beard.
A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 12:00 noon at the Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel, 1400 E. Virginia St, Evansville, IN.

Friends may visit from 10:00 AM until service time at the cemetery chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vanderburgh Humane Society, P.O. Box 6711 Evansville, IN 47719 or your favorite charity.

June 21, 2011
Jimmy was definitely called away too soon. Lots of great memories of he and I as kids...at ELS, playing with trains in his or my basement, goofing around in the neighborhood....my condolences to his family and friends.
Eric Ahlbrand, Lafayette, Indiana

June 20, 2011
If I am not mistaken (and it's been a few years), Jim and I were in the same confirmation class at Redeemer Lutheran Church. He was always a really nice guy...and like teasing all of the girls. I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the entire family.
Amy Kinkel Adams, Evansville, Indiana

June 19, 2011
Jimmy and I went to grade school together and most of the time he was up to something that would make all of us in the classroom laugh! I remember him with a mischievous smile on his face always! He always treated me kindly and I cherish our time as fun loving children. You were called home too soon Jimmy...may you rest in peace in God's loving arms.
Tricia Otloe-Fleming, Evansville, Indiana

June 19, 2011
Jimmy was always a good friend of mine even tho i had not seen him in years spent much of grade school with Jimmy planing are next crazy prank! i always thought of you Jimmy as a good friend ill miss you much
Scott Barenfanger, Evansville, Indiana