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William Kyzer Sr.

1931 - 2017

William Kyzer Sr. obituary, 1931-2017, Lexington, SC

BORN

1931

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium - Lexington

609 Northwood Road

Lexington, South Carolina

William Kyzer Obituary

Rev. William "Bill" Bryan Kyzer, Sr. LEXINGTON - Services for The Rev. William B. Kyzer, 86, will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2017 at St. James Lutheran Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday at Barr-Price Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel. Rev. Kyzer, retired, died on July 2, 2017. He was born on June 9, 1931 in Lexington County (Red Bank), SC to the late Bryan M. Kyzer and Ola Mae Sharpe Kyzer. Pastor Kyzer served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War (1951-1954). He graduated from Newberry College in 1961 and the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in 1964. He was ordained by the SC Synod of The Lutheran Church in America in 1964. During his ministry he served at Mt. Hermon, Peak, and Mt. Olivet, Chapin (1964-1969); as a Board Missionary in Gaffney (1969-1971); St. Paul's Gaffney (1971-1977); St. Luke, Columbia (1977-1996). After retirement, Pastor Kyzer served as visitation minister at his home congregation of St. James, Lexington and as a volunteer chaplain at Lexington Medical Center. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Kathryn Mishoe Kyzer; children, Faith Wright (Terry), Angela Brown (Mike), and William Bryan Kyzer, Jr.; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Paul Bryan Kyzer. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. James/Koch Congregational Scholarship at Newberry College; Office of Advancement, 2100 College St., Newberry, SC 29108 or to the William B. Kyzer, Sr. Scholarship at the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, 4201 North Main St, Columbia, SC 29203. The family would like to thank Amedysis Hospice Care, especially Tracy Thayer and Yalanda Williams, for their loving care of Rev. Kyzer. Barr-Price.com (803) 356-4411

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Published by The State on Jul. 4, 2017.

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James Cook

July 8, 2017

My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends. This was a great man. RIP Pastor

Kathy Gleaton Duncan

July 7, 2017

He was a great man and pastor prayers are with the family

Tom and Donna Zeigler

July 6, 2017

So very sad to read of Pastor Kyzer's passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family. He was a remarkable guy and we will always remember his warm heart and witty sense of humor. One of a kind, a gem of gems. He will be missed.

Libby (Sharpe) Nesley

July 6, 2017

I just learned of cousin Bill today. I just wanted to let the family that he was well thought of by many people, including me. I will always remember Bill for the impact he has made of many people including my family. He participated in my Daddy's (his Uncle Jake Sharpe) funeral. May you all know where Bill is serving now. (In Heaven). He has gone Home.

Matthew O'Rear

July 6, 2017

What an honor to serve with and learn from Pr. Bill during my seminary education. Well done good and faithful servant.

Cherie Ulmer

July 5, 2017

Am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Denise Dickinsen

July 5, 2017

Angela and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you for comfort, strength and fond remembrance of your Dad. I know that you loved your Dad, and having recently gone through the passing of my Dad, my heart aches for you. There will be good days, and better days ahead. I hope that you will be comforted in your Father's personal faith, knowing that he also brought comfort to so many people in his ministry at times of such loss and also celebrated with them during times of joy. May he rest in peace, in God's hands now and forever in your hearts,
Denise

Donna Peele

July 5, 2017

I knew Pastor Bill Kyzer as one of the Associate Chaplains at Lexington Medical Center. His beautiful and gentle spirit calmed many fearful patients and anxious people. Thank you for sharing him with so many who were touched by him and found peace in the comfort he shared. God's blessing on you in this way as well.

July 4, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers for Pastor Kyzer's family. He was my pastor in Gaffney at the Lutheran Church and married us in 1975. He was one of our favorite pastors, so down to earth and supportive. He could raise you out of your seat when he pronounced Glory Be to God! :)

Rest in heavenly glory, Pastor Bill.

Liz and Bob Smith

Bob Davis

July 4, 2017

Faith, so sorry for loss of your wonderful dad. May God's healing comfort and grace sustain you, your mom and family. Prayers

July 4, 2017

If anyone deserves to go to heaven, it is Pastor Kyzer. He sat a many a Sunday at my Grandmothers table. He loved fellowship, and to eat. Clarisa O'Cain

Jane kirby

July 4, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bryan and the Kyzer Family during this time.
Jane and Mark Kirby

July 4, 2017

My deepest condolences to the Kyzer family. It is hard to express the place a pastor holds in your heart. He saw us through our happy times weddings, baptism, and times of loss. I will treasure his memory for a lifetime.
Sincerely,
Mary Bromagen Shrout
Sharpsburg, Ky

Libby and family

July 4, 2017

May God keep you and your family in the palms of his hands.

Sonja Edwards Carnaggio

July 4, 2017

Our family has many fond memories of Pastor Kyzer, not only when he served the Peak-Springhill parish but in the years that followed. He not only spread the Word, he loved people and that belly laugh was unforgettable. Prayers to his family for comfort and peace. -The Edwards family.

Anna Lusk

July 4, 2017

Prayers for the family and friends of Mr. Kyzer. May the Lord who passes all understanding keep all of you in the palm of His hands.

Gina Barchiesi

July 4, 2017

I met Rev Kyzer only once. He was not our pastor but he made a special trip to the hospital when my father was critically ill. We did not belong to his church but was my aunt's pastor. He sat with us, prayed with us, and comforted us. We will always remember his caring and generous spirit. May God welcome his faithful servant with open arms. To Kathryn I send my condolences and love.

Javis

July 4, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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