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Howard Kiser Obituary
He was born on Aug. 21, 1918, in Gaston County, a son of the late Henry Clay and Bessie Alexander Kiser.
The. Rev. Kiser attended Landers Chapel Grade School, graduated from Tryon High School and received a B. S. and Master's degrees from Appalachian State University. He taught in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln County public schools, was the principal at High Shoals Elementary and the assistant superintendent of Lincoln County Schools, retiring in 1981. He also completed the course of study for local pastors at Duke University. He served Mary's Grove, St. Paul's, West Cramerton, Bethea, and Lowell-McAdenville United Methodist Churches.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Rachel K. Kiser; sister Audrey K. Pasour; and brothers James, the Rev. Amos, Vernon, Wilbur and Norman Kiser.
Survivors include a daughter, Jean Boone of Lincolnton; son Rev. Steve Kiser and daughter-in-law Beth of Lincolnton; five grandchildren, Lynn B. Blake (Laverne), Teresa B. Holland (Michael), Larry Boone (Kristin), Laura K. Mode (Matthew) and David M. Kiser (Amy); seven great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Betty Kiser of Bessemer City; and special friend Polly Teague, of Gastonia.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Landers Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Frank Herman officiating.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at Carpenter's Funeral Home and at other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Mary's Grove, St. Paul's, West Cramerton, Bethea, Lowell-McAdenville, or Landers Chapel United Methodist Churches.
The family would like to thank Brian Center of Lincolnton, Hospice of Lincoln Co. and Landers Chapel United Methodist Church and community.
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Sam Sudduth
June 5, 2017
Mr. Kiser and Mrs. Kiser, were so kind and generous to me while at ASU. I will never forgot how they welcomed me into their home and family and taking me to a fish camp for "all you can eat"! Those wonderful meals at their home when I went home with Steve on weekends. If there was one man I would most like to be like was Mr. Kiser, I tried. His quietness and gentleness was balanced with strength. A good Christian man. We will see him in heaven! Thanks be to God!
Nancy Reep
February 13, 2008
You have my deepest sympathy. Howard was one fine man and I'm sure his reward will be great.
Wendy Cline
February 12, 2008
This man was one of the greatest men I have ever known. I feel so honored to not only have known him, but to have loved him as if he were my own Paw Paw.
What a great honor it must be for his family to be able to look back,
and know that he lived such a remarkable life. He touched so many lives in so many ways. But his love and his kindness were his strongest
attibutes.
Kathryne Caudill Liddle
February 12, 2008
Jean and Steve, your Dad was a great principal and friend at High Shoals School. Richard and I hold your family in high regards.
Tom Ratchford
February 12, 2008
Shirley and I would like to express our sympathy to the family.
Joyce Rhodes
February 12, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God bless and comfort all of you.
Kristin Boone
February 12, 2008
"Paw Paw", thanks for always being a true example of a Christian. You have taught us so much about life and what it means to be unselfish. You always put others first and didn't go a day without thanking the Lord and praying for your family and friends. You have left us all with great memories. We are celebrating your new life, because that is what you would want us to do. Thanks for instilling in me "The Lord is Good."
Jane (Payseur) McAleese
February 11, 2008
Tom and I were very saddened by Howard's passing. He married us at Landers Chapel in 1989, which meant a lot to me, growing up knowing him. He was a positive influence on all who knew him...he will be missed. Our prayers go out to the family.
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