James Marvin Kinslow, age 97, of West Tawakoni passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 11, 1924 in Cromwell, Oklahoma to Thomas Calvin and Florence (Taylor) Kinslow. He married El Reno Payne in Schoolton, Oklahoma on July 4, 1943. Most of his career was spent as an owner and manager of several Sonic Drive-In locations.

James is survived by his son, Danny Kinslow; and daughters, Patricia Verhelst, Jo Dobbs, JuanNell Hays, and Marlene Teefertiller.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by his wife.