Paul Kenneth Kicklighter, 69, of Blythe Island, passed away October 22, 2019 at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville.
A service to celebrate his life, will be held Sunday, October 27, 2019, 3:00 pm, at Chapman Funeral Chapel with Pastor Michael McClintock officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be held at the funeral home, one hour prior to service time.
Paul was born July 24, 1950, in Brunswick, to Arnold Howard and Earla Kidney Kicklighter. He had lived in Glynn County all of his life, graduating from Glynn Academy in 1969. Paul was employed with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Worker Local Union #508, retiring in 2012. He was the former owner and electrician with Total Electric and P & K Electric. Paul also worked with Miller Electric, where he and his wife traveled throughout the U.S., he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and being with his family.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Janice Hyers Kicklighter, a son, Shane Kicklighter, both of Blythe Island, brothers, David Kicklighter (Jan) of Fitzgerald, Jimmy Kicklighter (Ginny) of Atkinson, a sister-in-law, Cheryl Kicklighter of Meigs, GA, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Kenny Paul Kicklighter, a brother, Chuck Kicklighter, and sisters, Teresa Jumper and Linda Hope.
Memorial contributions are requested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Mempis, TN 38105-9959.