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James Kuykendall Obituary

Kuykendall, James Wendell James Wendell (Kirk) Kuykendall passed into the arms of the Lord on July 20, 2012 at the age of 84 years. He was born May 24, 1929 in Dallas, Texas to Walter E. and Mabel (Latson) Kuykendall. He attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, Texas and Texas A&M College. He started his career as a draftsman for Atlantic Refining. He was an Independent Landman in the oil & gas industry for 20 years. In 1972 he became the President of MidCoast Title Co. in Wharton, Texas. He served as President of the Texas Land and Title Association and was selected as "Title Man of the Year" in 1995. He served on numerous committees and boards through his career with TLTA. He was an Elder of the First Presbyterian Church of El Campo, Texas. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his brother, Walter E. Kuykendall Jr., and great granddaughter, Harper Allyne Pra-sek. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Edwina Jane (Hyde) Kuykendall, children, Clifford and wife Magdalena Kuyken-dall of Victoria, Texas Craig and wife, Julie Kuykendall of Fort Worth, Texas and Sandra and husband, Thomas Kachmar of El Campo, Texas, sister, Janice Currens of Garland, and his grandchildren, Rhea Prasek and husband, Troy of Hillje, Texas, Matthew and wife, Laura Kachmar of Garwood, Texas, Danny, Gabriel, and Julian Kuy-kendall of Victoria, Texas, Alex and wife, Anne Kuykendall of Grapevine, Texas, Kelly Kuykendall of New York, New York, and Cora Kuykendall of Wichita Falls, Texas. Great grandchildren include, Taylor Rae and Piper Anne Kachmar of Garwood, Texas and Wyatt Alan and Pierson Hyde Prasek of Hillje, Texas. Following cremation, memorial services will be held on Tuesday July 24, 2012 at 2pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 203 West Calhoun, El Campo, Texas with Rev. Chuck Kimball officiating. Memorial may be made to the building fund of First Presbyterian Church 203 West Calhoun, El Campo Texas 77437, Wharton County American Cancer Society, Relay For Life, 111 North Fulton, Wharton, Texas 77488 or SPOT of Wharton County, PO Box 642, Pierce, Texas 77467. Kirk will be remembered as a kind, loving, and honest man who loved his family, airplanes, his dogs, cats, and the title business. Funeral services are under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home 979*532-3410.

Published by Dallas Morning News on Jul. 23, 2012.
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Edwina and family,

I am so very sorry to hear about Kirk. What a great man he was...I feel so blessed to have known him. May God watch over you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa Webb

Lisa Webb

July 26, 2012

Cliff, Maggie and boys, May God Bless you and your family for your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. & Mrs. Kuykendall for the first time on 4th of July. Mr. Kuykendall was so nice and had a great sense of humor. May he rest in peace. Sincerely,

Anna Ramos

July 24, 2012

Cliff and Maggie, I am so sorry about your loss. It was a great pleasure meeting your parent's on 4th of July. Your dad was so nice and had a great sense of humor. God bless you and your family.

Anna Ramos

July 24, 2012

Cliff and Maggie,
Our prayers are with you and your family as you grieve the loss of your father. We hope the memories you all have will help get you through this difficult time now and in the days ahead.
Rest in peace Mr. Kuykendall. May the angels be your guide, may they lead you into paradise and take you home.

Adolph & Cheryl Robles

July 24, 2012

We love you here in Laredo, may you be lifted through the thoughts, prayers and love of those around you...
Mary Grace, Vernon, Patrick, and Kathryn

Mary Grace Carroll

July 23, 2012

Cliff, Maggie and all of your family. I am sorry to hear of your loss. Each and every one of you will be in my prayers. May God heal your hearts and take away your pain.

NAncie Alkek

July 23, 2012

God bless your family uncle Clifford. Love you ,Kristian,Olivia,and baby Kailyn Marie

kristian segura

July 23, 2012

Thinking of you all and sending prayers your way.
Love,
Erin

Erin Rice Lisman

July 23, 2012

You are all in my thoughts.

Love, Kaye

Melinda Kaye Rice

July 23, 2012

Dear Cliff, Maggie and the rest of the Kuykendall family,

I only met your father once or twice many years ago, but during those meetings he impressed me as a man of strong faith and character. I know you will miss his earthly presence, but he will live on through the various branches of your family.

My prayers will remain with all of you.
May God's grace and peace sustain each of you in the days ahead.

Sincerely,

Ed Walker

Dr Edward R Walker

July 23, 2012

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