Tommy Joe Kuykendall

Tommy Joe Kuykendall passed from this life on Friday, August 10, 2012 surrounded by family at his home in Lindsay, Oklahoma at the age of 56. On October 14, 1955, Tommy was born to Willie Frank Kuykendall and Willie Mae Davis Kuykendall in Duncan, Oklahoma. He grew up in Lindsay, Oklahoma and graduated Lindsay High School in 1973. He worked in the parts department at Carl Campbell Chevrolet in Duncan and also worked in the oilfield as General Manager/Sales for Zenith Wireline Service. He was a dispatcher for Hamm and Phillips as well as working in the maintenance department at Lindsay Municipal Hospital. While working at Lindsay Municipal Hospital, Tommy met the love of his life, Karren Harrell. They were married on May 6, 1995 in Lindsay, Oklahoma. In 1996, he was forced to retire due to his health or in Tommy's words, when he started his "lunch break". After retirement Tommy wanted a hobby so he attended Vo-Tech to learn about small engine repair and earned his certificate. He spent time in his shop making sure everyone's equipment was serviced routinely. From lawn mowers to generators, he kept them running smoothly. Even after his vision declined, he prided himself on continuing to maintain equipment. Tommy loved shopping on eBay, searching for that special bargain, and he found many. He loved working on projects in his shop and maintaining the landscape at his home. Most of all, he loved spending time with family and friends, especially his wife Karren and their "baby" Missy. Tommy enjoyed going with Missy on their daily sightseeing tours around town. Tommy was a kidney recipient in 2002 and was a strong advocate for organ donation. No matter what the illness or situation Tommy always smiled and made lemonade out of lemons. Tommy was a generous, devoted and protective husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and son-in-law. His quick wit and sense of humor amused not only his family but many within the community. He was an amazing man - a kindhearted loving and beautiful soul. Mr. Kuykendall is survived by his wife Karren Kuykendall, his father-in-law Lonnie "Buddy" Harrell, his daughters Kristy Keesee and Kari Kuykendall; his sons Heath Kuykendall and fiancee Wendy Finch and Dustin Fink and wife Pam; his brothers Frank Kuykendall and wife Barbara and Dean Kuykendall and wife Karla; his sister Linda K. Ballard. Tommy also leaves behind his grandchildren Kylie, Sierra, and Kaden Newey, LaCrieta and Kourtney Kuykendall, Mila Fink and Ethan and Alexis Finch as well as many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great- nephews. Tommy was preceded in death by his father, Willie Frank Kuykendall, his mother Willie Mae Beam, mother-in-law Wanda Harrell, and son-in-law James Keesee. Funeral services for Mr. Kuykendall are set for ten o'clock a.m. on Monday, August 13, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Lindsay, Oklahoma with Pastor Jack Madden officiating Interment will follow at Green Hill Cemetery in Lindsay, Oklahoma with Rev. Jim Price officiating. Services are under the direction of B.G. Boydston Funeral Home of Lindsay, Oklahoma. Memorials may be made to Tommy Kuykendall Bikes for Kids Memorial, First National Bank, Lindsay, OK and the Lindsay Elks Lodge #2351. Condolences for the family may be made online atwww.boydstonfuneralhome.com.

Tommy Joe Kuykendall

October 14, 1955 - August 10, 2012

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