Dickie L Kyker

Dickie Lynn Kyker, age 86, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, after a lengthy illness surrounded by family.
Dickie was the son of the late Claude J. Kyker, Sr. and wife Lois of Telford, TN, he was a 1958 graduate of Washington College Academy, Washington College, TN and attended ETSU for a short while.

Dickie was employed by Kingsport Press/Arcata Graphics in Kingsport, TN for 40 years, He also was a lifelong farmer, purchasing the family farm in 1990 and spent many happy hours putting up hay and caring for his cows.

Dickie was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters: Lillie Skrivan of Tacoma, Washington and Elizabeth Baker of Crestview, Florida; and one brother: Carl Kyker of New Smyrna Beach, Florida; and an infant brother: James Richard Kyker; three brothers-in-law: Johnny Baker of Cestview, Florida, Gene Skrivan of Tacoma, Washington, and Gary Blair of San Antonio, Texas: two nephews: Carl Kyker, Jr. of Florida and Jerry Baker of Crestview, Florida; one great nephew: Infant Baker and a niece in law, Claudia Humphries.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Lois, his devoted son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Elizabeth, his kind and loving granddaughters: Yvelyn and Addelyn, a sister, Sue Blair of San Antonio, Texas, one brother and sister in law: Claude J. Kyker, Jr. and Joan of Morristown, TN, a sister-in-law, Addie Kyker of New Smyrna Beach , Florida and several nieces and nephews.

Dearest to his heart were his church, his family, his farm, his cows, and best riding buddy, Ranger. His favorite foods were catfish, fried chicken, Pal's cheddar rounds and peach tea, Hardee's gravy and biscuits and coconut cream pie.

The family would like to thank State of Franklin Health Care Associates, Amedisys Hospice staff and all of his wonderful caregivers: Paige Jenkins, Kristi Brewer, Kelli Harrison, Shannon Brady and others for their tender loving care.

Pallbearers will be Brian Dillow, James Kyker, Greg Williams, Troy Kyker, Keith Kyker and Richard Kyker.
Honorary Pallbearers Gale Hensley, Bob DeVotie, and David Higgins.

Funeral services for Dickie will be on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Mount Wesley United Methodist Church, 586 Mt. Wesley, Road, Telford, TN, at 3:00 PM. Pastor Craig Zirkle will be officiating. The family will receive family and friends from 1:00PM - 3:00PM prior to the service and graveside will follow the service.

Jonesborough Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1776 Hwy-11-E, Jonesborough, TN 37659, (423) 722-8888.