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Craig Kuykendall Obituary
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 Christi, Texas, where he graduated from Richard King High School in 1973. Craig graduated from the University of Texas in 1977 and soon began a career in the restaurant industry, first as a founding partner of Kerbey Lane Café in Austin, Texas, and then, with his beloved wife, Julie Shaw, Tours Restaurant in Fort Worth, Texas. Craig then had a second career with American Airlines, retiring in 2020.
Craig was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved to travel with his family, especially with his wife, Julie, their favorite destination being Paris, France. He loved food, cooking and interesting places to eat. Craig was a master gardener, music lover and a huge fan of baseball. As the song goes, he blew up the tv / threw away the papers / moved to the country / built him a home / planted a garden / ate a lot of peaches / tried to find Jesus / on his own.
Craig was briefly survived by his wife of forty years, Julie Shaw.
Craig was preceded in death by his father and survived by his mother, brother, Cliff Kuykendall, sister, Sandra Kachmar, children Kelly Kuykendall (Matthew Mendez), Cora Kuykendall, Alex Kuykendall (Anne Ross) and granddaughters, Della and Molly.
His memorial service will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. at Greenwood Funeral Home, 3344 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, TX 76107.
In lieu of flowers, his family asks that you please make donations to The Warm Place.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Carol Jankowski
July 22, 2025
With deepest sympathy...
MARILYN FLORES
July 16, 2025
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.
Gunderson John
July 2, 2025
Both such wonderful individuals. So sorry to hear of their passing.
John M. Gunderson
Elizabeth S Villegas
July 2, 2025
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.
Gary Costigan
July 1, 2025
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.
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