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Craig David Kuykendall

Grandview, Texas

1954 - 2025

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Craig David Kuykendall June 8, 1954 - June 18, 2025 Grandview, Texas - Craig David Kuykendall departed this life on June 18, 2025, at the age of 71. He was born to James Wendell Kuykendall and Edwina Jane Hyde Kuykendall on June 8, 1954, in Billings, Montana, but spent his youth in Corpus...

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Craig and I became friends over 20-years ago. We both worked as Customer Service Managers at DFW Airport on the ramp. We got to know each other, resourcing from each other and keeping each other sane when things got crazy. We had a lot of great laughs, and most of all, became great friends. After several years on the ramp, we both ended up moving to the headquarters building in different roles, but surprisingly, both in Human Resources. It was fun to be able to work close enough together...

Remembering Craig I am not fully accepting the reality that my friend of 20 years is not here anymore. I remember when my friend ship first clicked with Craig, we were talking about music and he referred to Muddy Waters by his real name McKinley Morganfield, I knew at that second, I had made a great friend. When things happen in our state or complex political issues were puzzling to figure out, I would always reach out to Craig. When I would delve into mysterious or vague Bob Dylan...

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Worked so many years alongside Craig, he was an amazing colleague and human. His easy fun way, the way he took the time to make sure the question you came for was answered and you were taken care of. We chatted after his retirement and the joy in his voice of his many fun moments at his farm and time with his family was so precious. May his essence live forever in those who loved him and may he and Julie live ever after in love in eternity.

Both such wonderful individuals. So sorry to hear of their passing. John M. Gunderson

My Mother passed away in January 2019. Julie and Craig flew into Corpus Christi a day before the funeral to spend the day with us. Who does this? Beautiful Humans that´s who. Their love and support will be forever cherished and they will be greatly missed by all.

I had the pleasure working with Craig at American Airlines, and getting together socially from time to time. Enjoyed our conversations as we had similar tastes in music, travel, and politics. It was always nice receiving a postcard detailing his travels or what was on his mind. He is gone too soon, and will be missed. My condolences to the family, may you have many cherished memories of your time together.