Charles Ross Kiker

Charles Ross Kiker obituary

Charles Ross Kiker

Charles Kiker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J. Collins Funeral Home and Cremation Service on Sep. 26, 2025.

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Rev. Charles Ross Kiker, 88, of Villa Rica, GA, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025 in Tanner Medical Center, Villa Rica.

Charles was born March 25, 1937 in Jacksonville, AL, the son of the late Hoyt Agnes Kiker and the late Nancy Savannah Miller Kiker. He worked as a carpenter. He served as pastor at Pine Log Congregational Holiness Church for many years. His love for the Lord shone brightly through his actions to others and his compassionate spirit. Charles loved his family but his love for God will be remembered by many. He was steadfast in reading his bible and attending church. Charles enjoyed music and played numerous instruments. When his children were younger, he enjoyed teaching them to fish and spending time with them.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Earl Thomas Kiker, John Marlon Kiker, Donald Gene Kiker, Kenneth Leroy Kiker and sister, Margie Horsley.

Charles is survived by his children, Theresa and Sid Stokes of Villa Rica, Rena Payne of Villa Rica, Michael and Melinda Kiker of Villa Rica, Timothy and Sabrinia Kiker of Cumming, siblings, Doris Smith of Villa Rica, Margaret Fernander of Villa Rica, twelve grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM at J. Collins Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be conducted Monday, September 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of J. Collins Funeral Home with Rev. Hunter Stokes and Rev. Billy Wittaker officiating.

Interment will follow in Pine Log Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery with Rocky Payne, Gavin Stokes, Joshua Stokes, Dylan Stokes, Eli Legendre and Aaron Legendre serving as pallbearers.

To send condolences to the family, visit our website at www.jcollinsfuneralhome.com

J. Collins Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Villa Rica is in charge of arrangements.

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