2026
Feb 23, 2026
William "Harold" Kicklighter, 94, passed away February 23, 2026. He was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church, and worked at Gram Factory and also owned several vending machines.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Miller and Sallye Hendley Kicklighter; and wife, Arlette Pearce Kicklighter.
SURVIVORS: sister, Judy Ann Kicklighter Croft of Claxton, Ga; stepson, Jerome Van Epps of Madison, WI; and several nieces and nephews.
VISITATION: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, form 10 to 11 a.m. at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
FUNERAL: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 11 a.m. at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home chapel.
BURIAL: Georgia Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Glennville, Ga.
REMEMBRANCES: St. Christopher Catholic Church, 400 S. River Street, Claxton, GA. 30417.
Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
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