Charles' obituary in The Daily Standard, Sikeston MO, on June 2 1975, states that he was a retired farmer.
He married Dovie May Forkum on November 24, 1924 (she survived him). They had Edgar Kinser and he had a stepson, Henry Watson. They also had daughters Lowetta, Louise, and Thelma.
His brother, Solen Kinser of Dexter also survived him.