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KYLE, John, Jr. JOHN CURTIS "JACK" KYLE, JR. John Curtis "Jack" Kyle, Jr. - age 77 of Winder, GA, beloved father, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2009, after a long battle with prostate cancer. Memorial Services will be held at 12:00 PM, Friday, February 6, 2009 at Grayson United Methodist Church with Pastor Scott Hearn officiating. An entrepreneur, Jack owned and operated several snack food manufacturing companies beginning with Dixie Snack Foods in 1961. Prior to his retirement, he was the owner of Southern Snacks, Inc., the largest pork rind manufacturing facility in the world. As a natural athlete, Jack enjoyed playing a variety of sports including basketball, baseball, soccer & track. His hobbies included golf and he was an avid card player. He was an officer, First Lieutenant, and pilot in the United States Air Force. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Emory University. While attending Emory University, Jack was President of the Business Class. He was awarded the prestigious "Bridges Trophy" as outstanding Athlete of the Year. Jack was a member of Grayson United Methodist Church and an active member of the Empty Nesters Sunday School class. He is preceded in death by his second wife of 11 years, Lanell "Mickey" Moore Kyle; and his first wife of 32 years, Mary Patricia Kyle Counts. He is survived by his close friend and companion, Anne Brissey, Highlands, NC; Brothers: Benjamin Gayle Kyle, Manhattan, KS, Robert Anderson Kyle, Snellville, GA; Children: Son, John Richard Kyle & wife Cynthia Rose Wilkins, Smithfield, NC; Son, William Curtis Kyle & wife Mary Beth Kane Kyle, Snellville, GA; Daughter, Kathryn Frances Kyle, Winder, GA; Daughter, Susan Kyle Davis, Lilburn, GA; Step-children: Dick Alger, Patricia Bowser, Diane Brooks; Grandchildren: Joshua Kyle, Zachariah Kyle, Whitney Kyle, Kelly Kyle, John C. Kyle, II, Sarah Kyle, Brittany Davis, Mary Davis; Step-grandchildren: Michele Clay, Barry Alger, Brad Alger, Andy Bowser, Katie Bowser, Caroline Harrison, Rebecca Harrison and Charles Harrison. Visitation Services will be held from 11:00 AM to 12 PM at Grayson United Methodist Church, Grayson, GA. Honorary Pallbearers: Empty Nesters Sunday School Class. Flowers can be sent to Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 300 Simonton Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30045. 770-962-3100 or donations can be made to the Cancer Association of America. Please sign online guest registry at www.stewartfh.com
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peter fusi
February 7, 2009
Billy,I was very sorry to get the news of your Dad's passing.You and your family are in our thoughts during this difficult time.My Father was fortunate to be able to call your Dad a friend.He will be missed.Best wishes from Pete and Gail Fusi
Marianne Higginbotham
February 6, 2009
Dear Bill & Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know he will be greatly missed. Our Prayers and thoughts are with you, now and always.
Anne,Brittany&Tom Higginbotham
This man who walked before you-
He left such shoes to fill.
But now God has called him home
and he resides on his majestic hill.
Oh, the memories you will carry-
the stories you will tell.
Not of what he gained in life
But of the love and kindness that he left.
No one will ever walk in his footprints as he did
But you will forever remember how he did it so well
and hopefully have the vision to follow that same trail
you'll smile when small things rememebered-
Something silly he once said
This man who walked before you-
This friend,campanion,Grandfather
This man that you called "Dad"
February 6, 2009
We send our love and condolences to your family. Jack and Nancy Arnold, Bristol, Va.
Tommie Thompson
February 4, 2009
Dear Kathryn,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I know you will miss him dearly.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Lots of love,
Tommie
Barbara Lewis
February 4, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss, my Dad would be also. Best Wishes, Barbara Lewis
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