Leon E Kichline
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Leon Elbert Kichline Sr.
92 a resident of West Fork, Arkansas went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at his home. He was born January 29, 1922 in Williams Township, Pennsylvania, the son of Floyd S. and Katie Kunsman Kichline.
Leon served in the United States Army during World War II, serving in the Pacific Theatre. He was a member of the Woolsey Church.
Leon was a mechanic and bus driver for West Fork Schools for many years.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years Esther Kichline; one son Lee A. Kichline; two brothers Stanley Kichline and Rollin Kichline; three sisters Virginia Bauder, Verna Fulmer and Harriett Stanley.
Survivors include two sons Leon Kichline Jr. and wife Bonnie of West Fork, Arkansas, and Larry E. Kichline of Lincoln, Arkansas; one brother Paul Kichline of Hellertown, Pennsylvania; seven grandchildren Brian Kichline and wife Crystal of West Fork, Cory Kichline and wife Angie of Fayetteville, Holly Davenport and husband Dave of West Fork, Chris Kichline of Dallas, Texas, Sean Kichline and Julian Kichline both of Lincoln, Arkansas and Curtis Kichline of West Fork; ten great grandchildren Ezra, Rheana, Avery, Ashton, Parker, Bryson, Braylee, Sunny, Byron and Axel and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, October 30, 2014 - 10:00 A.M. at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove with burial in National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
92 a resident of West Fork, Arkansas went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at his home. He was born January 29, 1922 in Williams Township, Pennsylvania, the son of Floyd S. and Katie Kunsman Kichline.
Leon served in the United States Army during World War II, serving in the Pacific Theatre. He was a member of the Woolsey Church.
Leon was a mechanic and bus driver for West Fork Schools for many years.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years Esther Kichline; one son Lee A. Kichline; two brothers Stanley Kichline and Rollin Kichline; three sisters Virginia Bauder, Verna Fulmer and Harriett Stanley.
Survivors include two sons Leon Kichline Jr. and wife Bonnie of West Fork, Arkansas, and Larry E. Kichline of Lincoln, Arkansas; one brother Paul Kichline of Hellertown, Pennsylvania; seven grandchildren Brian Kichline and wife Crystal of West Fork, Cory Kichline and wife Angie of Fayetteville, Holly Davenport and husband Dave of West Fork, Chris Kichline of Dallas, Texas, Sean Kichline and Julian Kichline both of Lincoln, Arkansas and Curtis Kichline of West Fork; ten great grandchildren Ezra, Rheana, Avery, Ashton, Parker, Bryson, Braylee, Sunny, Byron and Axel and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, October 30, 2014 - 10:00 A.M. at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove with burial in National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Luginbuel Chapel. Graveside services with Military Honors will follow at 12:00 P.M. at National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Visitation
5:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
General
Jan 29, 1922
Oct 25, 2014
92
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Tributes
My prayers are with you all. I hope and pray that you will be able to find comfort, peace, strength, and Love in God. Seems like yesterday he was driving my bus.
Suzie Drake Moheng and Family - Friend of the family
Please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences in the loss of your patriarch. What a cool old guy. Wish I'd had more times with him. My uncle perished in Luzon. Wish I could have spoken to Sr about those days. The slide show is awesome ! What a nice tribute and remembrance. You'll miss him but his flame burns deeply in all of you. God Bless you all. Rest in peace Sr.
Randall and Bev Mouser and family - Friends of family
I was asked by Holly to tell a couple of my memories.
Well Mr Kichline was my bus driver for several years when I started school. I would watch him drive by the house and then run up to catch him on the way back. He missed me once or twice because I would run out of the house too late. He would often catch seeing me and stop just on the other side of the drive. But I love my memories of him driving an old gray panel wagon that had books in it. He would come out in the summer time to let me and other children in the country get Library books in the summer, I can remember climbing up in the truck and gong through the boxes of books he had. He would come out once or twice a week. When I was older I would see him and Doc Boyd out and about and would always say Hi. I Love them two men, then were awesome. I hope you all enjoy reading these, as much as I enjoy the memories. Thanks Mr. Kichline you gave me wondering memories that make me smile.
Suzie Moheng - Friend of Family
I am sorry to say that heroes like Mr Kichline are a dying breed. We owe such gratitude to our Veterans. He will be missed by many. He can be so proud of the legacy he leaves behind in a lovely family. My prayers to all of you. West Fork has lost another good man. God Bless the family
Peggy Baker - friend
Mr. Kichline came to my fourth grade class several years ago to speak to us about his life and experiences. My students took an instant liking to him. He was a very animated and spirited speaker, and the children listened intently to every word. His stories were highly entertaining to us all. I am very thankful that we got to meet him. My thoughts are with the whole family in this time of loss. America has become the great nation it is because of the dedication, sacrifice, and work of men like Mr. Kichline.
Bob Chism - Friend
Brian and family, thinking of you during this most difficult time, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
David and Melissa Jameson - Friends of Brian
I am so blessed to have known Pappy. He always had a friendly greeting, a bit of life wisdom or advice to share and an interesting story to tell. He will be truly missed by all those who knew him. His friends, his family and his country will continue to benefit from his service, dedication and sacrifice.
Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you as you journey through this difficult time. May God wrap His loving arms around you and give you peace that only He can give.
Cloy Winn - Friend
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Luginbuel Chapel. Graveside services with Military Honors will follow at 12:00 P.M. at National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Visitation
5:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
General
Jan 29, 1922
Oct 25, 2014
92
Documents