Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameGene Farrell KIZZIAH 
261, Gene Farrell Kizziah
261, Gene Farrell KizziahBirthJun 29, 1932, Ossipee, Alamance County, North Carolina261, Gene Farrell Kizziah
DeathOct 27, 2024, Newport, Carteret County, North Carolina261, Gene Farrell Kizziah
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina261, Gene Farrell Kizziah
Flags SS-Reunion Info, US Navy
FatherJames Franklin KIZZIAH Sr. (1903-1970)
MotherAnnie BARBER (1903-1962)
Spouses
Marriage1956261, Gene Farrell Kizziah
Obituary Online notes for Gene Farrell KIZZIAH
10/29/2024
Gene Farrell Kizziah
June 29, 1932 ~ October 27, 2024 (age 92)
Gene Farrell Kizziah, 92, of Newport, NC passed away at Crystal Coast Hospice House on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
A native of Burlington and born in Ossipee, NC, he was the husband of 68 years to Ruth Watkins Kizziah, who survives and the son of James Franklin Kizziah and Annie Barber Kizziah, both deceased. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and a 1959 graduate of N. C. State University. Gene retired from Western Electric as a mechanical engineer. He was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels, Med Alert Services, and the Shepherd’s Kitchen. He was an avid golfer and fisherman and loved N.C.State.
Gene was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder, Sunday School teacher, Clerk of Session, and with His Kids as a tutor and mentor.
In addition to his wife, survivors include three daughters, Karen K. Davis (Martin) of Swansboro, Kathy K. McLendon (T.D.) of Newport, and Terry K. Daugherty of Newport; sister, Brenda Smith (Hugh) of Burlington; twin brother, Jack Kizziah (Pat) of Burlington; seven grandchildren, Matthew Davis (Theresa), Michael Davis, Jamie Peckous (Stephen), Tray McLendon, Katie Daugherty (Doman), Jordan Daugherty, and Chad Daugherty; seven great-grandchildren, Mason Davis, Micaiah Davis, Olivia Peckous, Penny Peckous, Magnolia Peckous, Alexandria Peckous, and Easton Johnson; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Lou Barker and Margie Allen and a brother, Frank Kizziah, Jr.
The funeral service will be conducted at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Burlington on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. by Rev. Powell Sykes with the family receiving friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow in Alamance Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crystal Coast Hospice House, 100 Big Rock Weigh, Newport, NC 28570.
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Gene Farrell Kizziah
June 29, 1932 ~ October 27, 2024 (age 92)
Gene Farrell Kizziah, 92, of Newport, NC passed away at Crystal Coast Hospice House on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
A native of Burlington and born in Ossipee, NC, he was the husband of 68 years to Ruth Watkins Kizziah, who survives and the son of James Franklin Kizziah and Annie Barber Kizziah, both deceased. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and a 1959 graduate of N. C. State University. Gene retired from Western Electric as a mechanical engineer. He was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels, Med Alert Services, and the Shepherd’s Kitchen. He was an avid golfer and fisherman and loved N.C.State.
Gene was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder, Sunday School teacher, Clerk of Session, and with His Kids as a tutor and mentor.
In addition to his wife, survivors include three daughters, Karen K. Davis (Martin) of Swansboro, Kathy K. McLendon (T.D.) of Newport, and Terry K. Daugherty of Newport; sister, Brenda Smith (Hugh) of Burlington; twin brother, Jack Kizziah (Pat) of Burlington; seven grandchildren, Matthew Davis (Theresa), Michael Davis, Jamie Peckous (Stephen), Tray McLendon, Katie Daugherty (Doman), Jordan Daugherty, and Chad Daugherty; seven great-grandchildren, Mason Davis, Micaiah Davis, Olivia Peckous, Penny Peckous, Magnolia Peckous, Alexandria Peckous, and Easton Johnson; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Lou Barker and Margie Allen and a brother, Frank Kizziah, Jr.
The funeral service will be conducted at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Burlington on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. by Rev. Powell Sykes with the family receiving friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow in Alamance Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crystal Coast Hospice House, 100 Big Rock Weigh, Newport, NC 28570.
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