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Clay Kickliter Obituary
Clay Lawton Kickliter, 23, of Tallahassee, died early Sunday morning from injuries received in an automobile accident.
The funeral service will be held at 2:30 PM, EST, Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Faith Presbyterian Church (2200 North Meridian Road), where Clay was christened as an infant and confirmed as a young man. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Tuesday, November 15 at Bevis Funeral Home, 2710 North Monroe Street in Tallahassee (850/385-2193).
Because of his interest in physical therapy and prosthetics the family has asked that in lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Clay be made to the Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarrior.org).
A native and lifelong resident of Tallahassee, Clay attended Chiles High School for two years before transferring and graduating from Lincoln High. He was also a recent graduate of Tallahassee Community College and was preparing to enter the United States Air Force. Clay also worked part-time at Southern Seafood.
He is survived by his parents, Keith E. and Vicki J. Kickliter of Tallahassee; his paternal grandparents, Ray and Patsy Kickliter, also of Tallahassee; and his aunt and uncle, Laura Kickliter Lewis and Rex Lewis of Byron, GA; as well as "tons and tons" of friends.
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Memories and Condolences
for Clay Kickliter
Lynnette Kapocsi-Boyd
December 3, 2011
Vicki, Keith, Laura, Rex, Patsy and Ray, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Clay. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mark Rubino
November 23, 2011
Dear Keith, Vicki, Ray, Patsy and Laura.
Just as God has embraced Clay, I pray He wraps His arms around you and fills you with the peace only He can bring after a loss such as yours. With much love,
Bart Brooks
November 23, 2011
Keith and Vicki Cannot imagine the pain you both share right now. You both gave your son the best of everything. My thoughts and prayers our with both of you. GODSPEED CLAY!
November 22, 2011
Keith, Vicky, Ray, Patsy and Laura,
I was so shocked to hear of the tragedy
in your family. I remember Clay as a baby and know how happy he made all of you.
May God give you peace of heart and mind.
Love to all of you, Debi Chandler
November 21, 2011
DEAR VICKI AND KEITH, WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT CLAY. PLEASE KNOW YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. CLAY WAS A VERY SPECIAL YOUNG MAN. SENSEI AND LINDA MORRIS (TALLAHASSEE)
Leah Faulkingham
November 18, 2011
Clay was a wonderful man with a truly beautiful soul. I am thankful that I had the chance to get to know Clay and spend time with him. My prayers are with you both and my heart goes out to you.
November 17, 2011
Sorry to hear about your lost, He will be missed we will keeep you in our prayer. I still remember Sam and him in karate together. Jimmy,Vickie Burns
November 17, 2011
Ray,Vickie and family, I am so sorry for your loss and the pain that follows. The Kickliter family will be in my prayers during this most difficult time. Tommy Rhodes..tall fl.
John and Cathy Nixon
November 17, 2011
Dear Vicki and Keith
Our hearts go out to both of you and your family. We know from many hours in the Chiles concession stand how dedicated you are to supporting family and Clay felt your support by your actions and deeds. You are wonderful and John and I will be praying for you and hoping for some comfort in your memories of a wonderful life.
Love John and Cathy
Rob and Robin Moss
November 17, 2011
We cannot imagine the grief that you must be experiencing and we are terribly sorry for your loss. Our love and prayers are with you and your family. Our son Nathan and all of Clays many friends will miss him terribly. God Bless.
November 17, 2011
Kickliter family, my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Jo Laurie Penrose
Pamela Bethea
November 17, 2011
Patsy, Ray, Keith, Vicki, Laura & Rex,
SHOCK was my first thought. It can't be true. While I only met Clay a few times, I heard many, many stories about him over the years. He was such a grounded, mannered and genuine young man. Such a loss...
You must be in inconceivable pain as you try to deal with this horrific tragedy.
I saw this recently and share it in the hope it may ease your heavy load:
~~~~Death leaves a heartache no one can heal.
~~~~~~~~~Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
My love and prayers are with you all.
Clay will always be loved and missed
Brittany Nason
November 16, 2011
To Clay's family... I send my condolences, love and hope to you all. Clay was a wonderful young man. I know times will be hard but God and Clay will always be watching over you. I have nothing but good memories of him and know that one day we will all be together in the presents of the Lord. I'm glad to have known him for the time that I did. Your family will always be in my thoughts, heart and prayers. If there is anything I can do I will always be here. My love spreads to you and your entire family. I know he's watching over us. He is deeply missed. Brittany Nason
Helene O'Hagan
November 16, 2011
I love you Clayford.
I get to talk to you whenever I want now,
and see you sly grin too.
HO
November 16, 2011
VICKI AND FAMILY,
THERE ARE NO WORDS TO GIVE YOU COMFORT AT THIS TIME. MAY GOD HOLD YOU CLOSE, CONSOLE YOU AS YOU FIND YOUR WAY THRU YOUR TRAGIC LOSS. BLESSINGS ON YOUR FAMILY. RESPECTFULLY, SHERRIE GIBBS, LCSB PAYROLL DEPT.
Cay Nelson Commander
November 16, 2011
Vicki, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I have no words that can ease your pain, but just know that you are loved and we all grieve with you.
Barbara Pilcher
November 16, 2011
Vicki, my prayers are with you and your family during this time. I pray that somehow God will ease your burden of grief.
Rosanna Carbo
November 16, 2011
Vicki,
My heart goes out to you and your family. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Rosanna Dillon Carbo
November 15, 2011
Keith, I am so so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you. Carlyle Carroll
Qedrin Booth
November 15, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God help you find comfort in this time of mourning.
Sharon Thomason
November 15, 2011
Ray, Patsy, and Family,
My heart just breaks for you. I pray that you will find strength and peace in the days to come.
Kimberly Jowers McKiernan
November 15, 2011
I have no words that can give you comfort but I know each of you love our Lord and He will wrap you in his arms and give you the strength to make it through this tragic time in your lives.
November 15, 2011
To the Kickliter Family
We are so sorry for your lost. Our thoughts and prayers are truly with you and your family. May God bless you.
Jon Young and Family, Orlando Florida
November 15, 2011
Keith and VIcki, Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for both of you. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family. I wish I could be there tomorrow, but my thoughts will be with you both. May God give you both peace and may you know that even though it may not feel like it now, you both are in His hands and he will help you walk through this.
November 15, 2011
Keith & Vicki, I am so sorry for you loss. Keith I remember when you would bring Clay into the Service Center. He was such a sweet boy. May GOD bless both of you and keep you in His arms as you go through this tragic ordeal. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joyce Bartosik, Tallahassee
November 15, 2011
Mr. Keith & Mrs. Vicki, I am at a loss for words. Clay was a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family. I can't even imagine how hard this must be. " The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble." Psalm 9:9-10
Love you both.
-Chenoa Lord
November 15, 2011
Keith,Vicki,and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tim and Linda Keays
SEFL ANDRE
November 15, 2011
Keith and Vicki, our thoughts and prayers ARE with you and your family. My husband, Paul (SEFL-Andre) & I are keeping you all lifted up into Jesus' tender care, comfort, peace that surpasses all understanding.
November 15, 2011
I was a student of Ray Kickliter's and saw Ray and Patsy a few years ago when they were passing through Georgia. My heart is broken for all of you. Please know that I will keep you in my prayers. May God grant you His peace and comfort. Nancy Proehl Hanson
November 15, 2011
Keith & Vicki I can barely write this my heart is so broken. Clay was such a wonderful young man and always so happy when I saw him on Saturday mornings to get his breakfast. I am heartbroken as I am sure so many that knew him are. He will be watching over us as he sits with Jesus in eternal happiness. You and your family will remain in my prayers. RoseAnn Varnadore(Tallahassee)
Steve and Helen Carothers Edwards and family
November 15, 2011
Please accept our sincere condolences.
November 15, 2011
Vicki,
All my prayers for you and your family. Sincerely, Levada Blankenship
Darrell McMullen
November 15, 2011
Keith & Vicki,
I just wanted you to know that you and Clay are in our prayers everyday. May God speed the healing of your hearts and may you all find comfort in knowing that Clay has looked into the face of Jesus Christ, our Lord & Savior. Darrell-Carole- and all of the guys here at the shop give you our deepest sympathy. God bless your family and God bless Clay.
Pam Byrd Mills
November 15, 2011
Keith & Vicki,
I am so sorry! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Suzanne Russell
November 15, 2011
Vicki-
Thinking of you and wishing you peace and comfort.
Barbara White-Willner
November 15, 2011
Keith and Vicki, Laura and Rex, Patsy and Ray, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am so thankful that I got to know Clay his senior year at Lincoln for the delightful young man that he was.
Carolyn (Mama) and Jim Meeks
November 15, 2011
Vicki and Keith - you both are in my thoguths and prayers. I do wish I was in Tallahassee so I could hug you both! Will be thinking of you during this time. Please know I am a phone call away. With warm hugs and love to you both! Carolyn (Moma)and Jim Meeks
Beth Odom
November 15, 2011
Keith and Vickie, Laura, Patsy and Ray, You are in my thoughts at this terrible time. Peace to you all.
Natalie Rackley-Parrish
November 15, 2011
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
Paula Hubert
November 15, 2011
May God give you peace, strength, & comfort in the days ahead. David, Paula & David Hubert, JR.
Dorothy Rackley
November 15, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
November 15, 2011
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all. Delton Chambers Leon Capital / Madrigal Singers c/o 93
Judy Gairns
November 15, 2011
Dear Kickliter family - I am so very very sorry for your unspeakable loss. Across the years and across the miles, my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this terrible trial.
Jared Rackley
November 15, 2011
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it's the memories of you that are the most precious.
By Lamaretta Simmons
Mark Limcangco
November 15, 2011
We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you both and the entire family.
Patti Ingraham Snyder
November 15, 2011
Keith and Vicki,
My deepest sympathy on such a staggering loss. Know that you are in my prayers as well as the prayers of the church I serve in Baton Rouge. May God's comfort and strength surround you in this painful time and in the times ahead.
Dennis Parham
November 15, 2011
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this time of loss.
Diane Tatley
November 15, 2011
To the Kickliters - I'm so sorry for the loss of Clay. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tannye Rogers
November 15, 2011
Rest in peace my friend. I have watched you and the others at Southern Seafood grow up and cannot believe your life was cut so short. May God bless your soul and I pray God touches your parents and helps them find peace. You will be missed by many.
Becky Brinson
November 15, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength to carry on.
November 15, 2011
Dear Keith & Vicki, Mr. Ray and Mrs. Patsy,
My heart broke when I heard about this terrible accident. You are all in our prayers.
JR, Colleen, Jarrod, Ryan and Claire Kelly
Christine Cullison
November 15, 2011
Keith and Vicki,
My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Blessed be.
November 15, 2011
TO THE FAMILY OF CLAY KICKLITER,
" MAY THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT CONSOLE YOU EACH DURING THESE DIFFICULT TIMES."
Mayra Lashley
November 15, 2011
Vicki and Keith-
We are so sorry to hear about your son. I couldn't even imagine how you both feel right now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thinking of you at this time of sorrow,
Mayra, Bradley and Ethan
Debbie Rankin
November 15, 2011
Vicki and Family,
There are no words. I will pray that God gives you much needed strength.
I love you
Debbie Rankin
November 15, 2011
Vicki and Keith,
My thoughts and prayers are with you..Sincerely, Ben Bennett
Eric & Cindy Stockstill
November 15, 2011
Our prayers are with the Kickliter family...God will get you through this tragedy.
Lucy Steiner Dozar
November 15, 2011
Vickie & Family:
Our prayers are with you and your family.
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