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Chadwick Kyker Obituary
June 11, 1973 -
February 28, 2025
JONESBOROUGH - Chadwick "Chad" Harold Kyker, age 51, of Jonesborough, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. He is the son of Larry and Gail Wilson Kyker.
Chad was a United States Marine Corps Veteran having served his country honorably during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was awarded the Armed Forces Reserve Medal Mobilization Device "M", Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal. Chad was formerly employed at the VA Medical Center.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching UT Vols Football. Chad was of the Baptist Faith.
Chad was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Shelby and Evelyn Kyker; maternal grandparents, Will and Ethel Miller Wilson; aunts and uncles: David and Jewel Culpepper, Joel Bishop, Ray Kyker, and LCPL Harold Wendell Wilson KIA, Vietnam.
In addition to his parents Larry and Gail Kyker, he is survived by four children: Sydney Mullen (Joseph), Andrew Kyker (Jenna Carey), all of Easley, SC, Isaiah Kyker (Morgan Smith) of Jonesborough, Quinton Kyker of Johnson City; his beautiful granddaughter, Zoey Rose Mullen; sister, Christina Kyker of Johnson City; his niece who blessed his life and was the last voice Chad heard before he passed away, Kayla Kyker; former wife, Christy Shorter Kyker; several cousins also survive.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff on C-2 at the VA Medical Center for the compassionate care given to Chad and his family. Also, a special thanks to Dr. Joseph at the VA Medical Center who worked diligently to find a treatment plan for Chad.
Chad, it is unbelievable that we must say goodbye to you as you leave this life to be with Jesus. Parents should always go before their children but thankfully we serve a God of no mistakes who chose to take you first. We have been blessed beyond measure to be your parents (good times and bad times). We are so thankful that at a young age you asked the Lord to save you, assuring you a life with him after our passing and that salvation is forever no matter what happens. Our hearts will never be the same and we will always miss you but are thankful that you are at peace. Until we meet again, we love you, Mom and Dad.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 05, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Unicoi Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Todd Kuykendall will officiate the 7:00 p.m. funeral service. Music will be provided by Becky Osborne Mynatt. Committal with Military Honors rendered by the United States Marine Corps will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 06, 2025, in the Mountain Home National Cemetery (Historic Site). Pallbearers will be Andrew Kyker, Isaiah Kyker, Quinton Kyker, Joseph Mullen, Shaun Culpepper, Clayton Wilson, Ben Bishop, and Daniel Estep. Everyone is asked to meet at the cemetery by 12:55 p.m. on Thursday.
Flowers will be accepted or those wishing may make memorial donations in memory of Chad to: www.stjude.org, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorial Department, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with the Kyker family at www.ledfordfuneralhomes.com.
Unicoi Funeral Home, 4428 Unicoi Drive, Unicoi is privileged to serve the Kyker family. (423) 743-1380.
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Helen Sparks
March 16, 2025
Larry and Gail, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love to all of you. Helen and Bartley Sparks
Patrick " Pappy " Turner
March 5, 2025
To the legend...no one can fill your shoes. You will always be remembered by us. Semper Fidelis brother
George White
March 5, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
See you on the others side of life my friend.
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