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Kyle Nolan Gilley

1963 - 2003

BORN

1963

DIED

2003

Kyle Gilley Obituary

Kyle Nolan Gilley, 39, a medical supplies salesman, died Saturday, May 31, 2003, in Bedford.

Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday at William Marlin United Methodist Church, 2621 Bedford Rd., Bedford, the Rev. Mary Fortner officiating. Burial: Marella Cemetery, Griggs, Okla. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home.

Kyle Nolan Gilley was born Nov. 16, 1963, in Amarillo. He was friendly and gregarious and enjoyed family and friends, especially in his love of a Western lifestyle. If he had a pickup and a cowboy hat, he was happy. Always seeking knowledge, he was an interested and constant reader.

He was preceded in death by his father, Nolan Gilley.

Survivors: Mother, Barbara Smith; sisters, Teresa Cochran and husband, Greg, LaDenna Franks; nephews, John and Kevin Cochran.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Jun. 3, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Kyle Gilley

20 Entries

Cheryl Beauchamp

July 2, 2003

Well, Kyle. It's been a very long month, and I never realized how much I would miss you. I haven't stopped thinking about you, day and night, and have been able to spend more time with Huerta, Mel and Miss V, and I thank you for that. I'm sorry I wasn't around more, but, I hope you knew how much you meant to me and to everyone else that was blessed to know you. I know you are looking down on us, and watching over us, and I try to remember you're happy now, hopefully happier than you've ever been. They say that Heaven is what you want it to be, so, I'm sure you're right in the middle of the Hill Country with your friends with you, and waiting for the rest of us to join you. Until that time, we all will keep your memory and love with us, until we can join you. I Love you and miss you dearly. Always, Cheryl

Jamie Jones

July 2, 2003

While we are sad for the loss of our friend, we have hearts full of wonderful memories with Kyle to carry us through. If there is one thing I learned from Kyle it would be to cherish the simple things in life that surround us. His beautiful smile and laughter will be remembered. We love you Kyle and thank you for touching each and every one of our hearts.
Steve & Jamie

Alex Garcia jr.

June 24, 2003

This is my last letter i will write to my best friend and loving brother that i have been with for 27 years.Everything else will be in songs, just like you wanted,from my heart and soul I promise you my friend through me, everyone will know your love for life and the Texas hill country. This promise was never made before you left to gods country,but i have kept the others we made in our pass.You will always be with William and i and our families and friends.I miss you so much,so until we meet again friend and partner,keep them smiling up above as you did down here.

Will Pemberton

June 21, 2003

I have lost a best friend of 27 years. Kyle was like a brother to me. He was my buddy that could make me laugh, tell funny stories, talk about the current events or just take a road trip down to the Texas Hill Country that he so much loved. We had so much in common, the love of our family, friends and just being a Proud Texan. To Barbara and the family Thank You for inviting me to Oklahoma to say my last goodbuy to a wonderful friend. Like the song says " The nights are long since you went away, I think of you all through the lonely days my buddy, my buddy I'll always be missing you. Love Will and Monette Pemberton

Tracy Moreland

June 7, 2003

Kyle-My cousin, my friend. We didn't get to see each other very often, but the times we did we usually shared some laughs. The last time I saw him was at Nanny's funeral and now he is up in heaven making her laugh. I wish I could have been there to say good bye in person to him.

Gene & Genie Quiincy

June 5, 2003

Barbara, We were so sorry to learn of your son's death. Our son died 15 years ago, we know the hurt. Our thoughts and prayers will continue for you and your family. He is so good looking and after reading the other entries, I know how proud you are of him. Love, Genie

Murray Singletary

June 5, 2003

Kyle was a great young man and he will be missed but in my prayers.Doc.

A Friend

June 5, 2003

Texas has lost a cowboy who lived his life to the fullest and was proud to call himself a Texan. Kyle is known for that smile he always seemed to have on his face - the one that appeared before he said "Howdy!" or "You got room for one more?" or "Hi, my name is Kyle Gilley." He was a true believer & lover of country music and if it was from Texas - that just made it all the more better. Kyle Gilley was a good and decent human being and one has to think that he is sitting up in heaven, with his cowboy hat resting on his knee and just smiling as he looks out over all his friends and watching those Texas sunsets from above. I was fortunate to have had Kyle in my life for a short while and I know now that he is at peace and he is happy. Bless you Kyle - you will be missed...

Kim McDonnell - Leslie

June 5, 2003

Kyle, you have touched so many lives in the short time that you were here on this earth. May your family find peace in knowing how much you were thought of by so many people. One day we will meet again and I can't wait for you to make me laugh again. In the mean time, I will remember the times we had together. You will be missed!....Kim

Rhoda Skaggs

June 4, 2003

Barbara, Please accept my deepest sympathy...I read this young mans obituary and wondered to myself why someone so young died...I did not connect the name of his mother with you, sorry to say...I worked with you at TEC ( no matter what they call it now!) years ago...Again, you will be in my prayers...Rhoda

David Davis

June 4, 2003

Kyle,

We'll miss you.

David

Sonya Whitwoorth

June 3, 2003

May god take you and love you the way that so many did. I am writing this for Julie as well. She wished she could pay her respects in person. You were her first boyfriend. We both thought that you were so sweet. You are one of the reasons that I fell in love with the name Kyle for my son. Everyone should be able to be friends with a Kyle Gilley.

May God bless your family, you will be in our prayers.

Sonya and Julie Whitworth

Hilvers

June 3, 2003

Kyle:

You have left us way too soon. We wanted to experience more things together with you. Hope that as we continue on down here, you will look down upon us to smile or laugh along with all of your friends. We will truly miss you my friend. You will always be remembered. God Bless You Buddy!

In Loving Rememberance,

Cheryl Beauchamp

June 3, 2003

I can not express into words how much I am going to miss that smile, and hear "Boo Boo" come from a crowd. God Bless and Keep You Kyle, I Love You and will Miss You Dearly. ALWAYS, BOO BOO.

Lea Anne Sparkman

June 3, 2003

Kyle,

Your optimism and sense of humor will be missed. May God be with your family and friends in their time of sorrow.

Lea Anne and Kathryn Sparkman

Will Casas

June 3, 2003

Kyle - Was the most friendly person you could ever meet. He never played on our softball team, yet he never missed a game. Kyle, you'll be sorely missed!

God Bless you!

Sherri Wines

June 3, 2003

Kyle,

God Bless you, you will be missed. You are such a sweet and funny person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Spencer Griggs

June 3, 2003

Barbara we extend our prayers and sympathy to you in the passing of your son.

Spencer and Lola Griggs

Keith & Karen Barnes

June 2, 2003

Kyle is one of the nicest and most caring people we know. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and all his friends. He will be missed greatly but never forgotten. In Keith's words, "he was a good dude!" We'll miss him very much!

Mike Hillman

June 2, 2003

I will always remember Kyle's kind ways and caring words. Rest in peace Kyle.

Mike

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