Jimmie William Kite

February 8, 2016

Jimmie William Kite went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 4, 2016, unexpectedly. He was born June 4, 1939, in Pensacola. He began his love of farming as an employee of Foster’s Dairy at age 15. He married the love of his life of 56 years Barbara Ann Driver Kite in 1959. He was a welder/pipefitter by trade for more than 20 years. Because retirement wasn’t in his vocabulary, farming became his passion. His love for farming was a source of pride and livelihood he passed down to his children and his grandchildren.

The most memorable years of his life were spending time with his boys and his grandchildren. He enjoyed coon hunting, fishing, and watching his boys ride racehorses. As his  grandchildren came along they provided many memories that were a source of pride and joy for him daily. There was no lack of personality for this Daddy and Pawpaw. For all that knew him, his animated spirit will never be forgotten.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Helen Garrett Kite Glidden and Rufus Kite; four siblings; and his first grandson, Bryant Carlton Kite.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann Driver Kite, three sons; Dale (Sharon) Kite, Joey (Brenda) Kite, and Darrell (Sherri) Kite; and one brother, Howard Kite; grandchildren, Kristina Bovia (expecting Jimmie’s first great grandchild, Roxanne), Heather Winfree, Justin Kite, Hunter Kite, and Cody Kite.

Pallbearers will be Dale Kite, Joey Kite, Darrell Kite, Justin Kite, Cody Kite, and Hunter Kite.

Honorary pallbearers will be Pat Kelly, Mike Kelly, JR Miller, Trey Bovia, Bryan Winfree, Charles Jones, Bruce Lee, Randy Weaver and Shane Gibson.

Visitation will be held at Victory Assembly of God on Tuesday February 9, 2016, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. with funeral services to immediately follow.

Interment will be held at Highland Baptist Church.

Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens will be in charge of arrangements.

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2 Responses to “Jimmie William Kite”

  1. Janice Carnley on February 10th, 2016 10:12 am

    My deepest heartfelt sympathy! Sending prayers for your family to find comfort and healing during this difficult time! There are just no words to describe how much I will miss him. He was always there for me and my family. I will never forget the time he got his sons, grandsons and my family together for a day of horse play. He had the wagons and Ten Engines pulling the kids everywhere. Like the lady said above he always had us laughing and he was an amazing man. If you ever need anything all you have to do is call!

    We little knew the day that
    God was going to call your name.
    In life we loved you dearly,
    In death we do the same.

    It broke our hearts to lose you
    But you didn’t go alone.
    For part of us went with you
    The day God called you home.

    You left us peaceful memories.
    Your love is still our guide,
    And though we cannot see you
    You are always at our side.

    Our family chain is broken
    and nothing seems the same,
    but as God calls us one by one
    the chain will link again.

    Love,
    Janice Carnley

  2. retha on February 9th, 2016 9:10 am

    To all the family,our heart is so broken.we loved your dad.there wasnt a time he didnt stop by the house and have something going on with him and charlie.he picked on kim and lucky more than anyone here. he will never be forgotten around here.we picked on him about his hay all the time but he always came back at us with his laughing and cutting up. hes gone on to heaven now and smiling all the way.everytime we go to mama and daddys grave we will be visiting you jimmy.you were an amazing man.

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