Joshua Kuykendall
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Joshua Glen Kuykendall
Age 38, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 2, 1987 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the son of Carroll Dwayne and Debra Lynn (Casteel) Kuykendall.
Josh graduated from the Prairie Grove High School where he was active in the FFA. He was even invited to play for the tuba with the National FFA Band at the National Convention. It was obvious from an early age that Josh was a servant at heart and had a passion for helping others in emergency situations. He attended Camp Rescue as a student in school and went on to join the Prairie Grove Volunteer Fire Department right out of high school and was an active member for many years. He went to work for Central EMS in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and worked his way up the ranks from an EMT to his current title of Assistant Chief.
In his years of emergency services he has taught countless individuals emergency care not only as training officer at Central EMS but as a teacher at Northwest Arkansas Community College. Josh was known through out the county and state for his passion for emergency medical care. He will be remembered as one of the most self giving people in this field.
While Josh was committed to his passion of service in emergency services, he was equally committed to his family in his role as husband and father. His love for his family was evident to all that knew him.
He was preceded in death by one sister Stephanie Lynne Kuykendall.
Survivors include his wife Amanda Kuykendall; one daughter Ruby Kuykendall and one son William Kuykendall; his parents Dwayne and Debra Kuykendall all of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; two brothers Zack Kuykendall (Alex) of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Fletcher Kuykendall of Littleton, Colorado; one sister Megan Lawrence (Jimmy) of Centerton, Arkansas; one nephew Alexander Lawrence of Centerton, Arkansas.
The family will receive friends Sunday, June 29, 2025, 2:00-4:00 PM at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Monday, June 30th, 2025, at Prairie Grove Christian Church in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Scott Cemetery in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, there will be no graveside service held.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to an educational memorial fund to be used for Ruby and William at -- ugift529.com using codes Q5C-E4S or 378-Y4P
Age 38, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 2, 1987 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the son of Carroll Dwayne and Debra Lynn (Casteel) Kuykendall.
Josh graduated from the Prairie Grove High School where he was active in the FFA. He was even invited to play for the tuba with the National FFA Band at the National Convention. It was obvious from an early age that Josh was a servant at heart and had a passion for helping others in emergency situations. He attended Camp Rescue as a student in school and went on to join the Prairie Grove Volunteer Fire Department right out of high school and was an active member for many years. He went to work for Central EMS in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and worked his way up the ranks from an EMT to his current title of Assistant Chief.
In his years of emergency services he has taught countless individuals emergency care not only as training officer at Central EMS but as a teacher at Northwest Arkansas Community College. Josh was known through out the county and state for his passion for emergency medical care. He will be remembered as one of the most self giving people in this field.
While Josh was committed to his passion of service in emergency services, he was equally committed to his family in his role as husband and father. His love for his family was evident to all that knew him.
He was preceded in death by one sister Stephanie Lynne Kuykendall.
Survivors include his wife Amanda Kuykendall; one daughter Ruby Kuykendall and one son William Kuykendall; his parents Dwayne and Debra Kuykendall all of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; two brothers Zack Kuykendall (Alex) of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Fletcher Kuykendall of Littleton, Colorado; one sister Megan Lawrence (Jimmy) of Centerton, Arkansas; one nephew Alexander Lawrence of Centerton, Arkansas.
The family will receive friends Sunday, June 29, 2025, 2:00-4:00 PM at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Monday, June 30th, 2025, at Prairie Grove Christian Church in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Scott Cemetery in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, there will be no graveside service held.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to an educational memorial fund to be used for Ruby and William at -- ugift529.com using codes Q5C-E4S or 378-Y4P
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Prairie Grove Christian Church. There will be no graveside services.
Visitation
2:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
General
Jan 2, 1987
Jun 23, 2025
38
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Tributes
Josh will always be remembered by me. He was the most compassionate and driven man I have ever known in the EMS field. I have never met anyone who didn't like Josh. Hundreds of EMTs are out there saving lives because Josh cared enough to teach and mentor them.
I love Josh so much and miss him terribly. Josh I will see you soon!
Jamin W Snarr - Friend
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Prairie Grove Christian Church. There will be no graveside services.
Visitation
2:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
General
Jan 2, 1987
Jun 23, 2025
38
Documents