Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1944
DIED
2025
FUNERAL HOME
Jimmy Kyle Obituary
Born: July 28, 1944 | Died: July 5, 2025
Jimmy Darrel Kyle, 80 years old of Athens Tennessee passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Starr Regional Rehab Center, Etowah, TN.
Jimmy was born July 28, 1944 in Grundy, Virginia. He was the son of the late George E. and Fannie Rose Kyle, and was also preceded in death by siblings, George (Jeb) Kyle, and Patricia Belcher.
Leaving behind his wife of 35 years, Meri Lyn B. Rose Kyle; two sons, Jeff Kyle of Hawthorne, Florida and Mike Kyle (Jan E. Kyle) of Tomah, Wisconsin; three step-children, Bonita C. Phillips, of Rocky Top, TN, Ronnie D. Rose of Heiskell, TN and Donnie L. Rose of Heiskell, TN. Blessed with 10 grandchildren; Gemma Kyle Carlin (Paul Carlin) of Glasgow, Scotland, Emily Kyle, Brooklyn, NY, Michael David Kyle, Bristol, VA, Adam Drew Kyle (Jessica Kyle) Knoxville, TN, Matthew Kyle (Taylor Kyle), Tomah, Wisconsin, William C. Kyle, Tomah, Wisconsin. Step-grandchildren, Ian Starnes (Gabby Starnes) Lafollette, TN, Mac Phillips (Heather Phillips) Clinton, TN, Devin Phillips (Jayda Phillips) Rocky Top, TN. Great grandchildren, Jace Emri and Vivian Bea Kyle, and Sophie Rose Carlin. Several nieces and nephews, and a brother, Lawrence Jug Kyle, Sacramento, CA.
Jimmy was an engineer for Norfolk Southern Railroad for 32 years in Grundy, Virginia. He was a member of Keith United Methodist Church in Athens, TN.
To honor Jimmy's last request he will be cremated and there will be a family memorial gathering to scatter his ashes at a "special place" at a later date. Smith Funeral & Cremation Services of Athens is honored to serve the family of Jimmy Darrel Kyle.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Jimmy Kyle
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Jimmy Kyle's name
Memorial Events
for Jimmy Kyle
Funeral services provided by:
Smith Funeral & Cremation Services1010 S. White Street, Athens, TN 37303
How to support Jimmy's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Jimmy Kyle's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
