Jim Kight's obituary , Passed away on November 21, 2025 in Ridgecrest, California

Jim Kight

August 6, 1949 - November 21, 2025 (76 years old)

Ridgecrest, California

Jim Kight's obituary , Passed away on November 21, 2025 in Ridgecrest, California

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Holland & Lyons Mortuary

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Jim Kight

August 6, 1949 - November 21, 2025 (76 years old)

Ridgecrest, California

Jim Kight Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Jim Kight (Ridgecrest, California), born in Glendale, California, who passed away at the age of 76, on November 21, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jim Kight to show support.

As Jim departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Jim may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Jim leaves behind.

He is survived by: his wife Denise Kight; his son Jimmy Kight (Meredith Mapel); his stepdaughter Melinda Wagers (Jose Leos); and his siblings, Elaine Peterson (Barry) and Wally Kight (Rosemary). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Church of Christ (729 N Norma St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Holland & Lyons Mortuary



Sat

Dec 13

Memorial service

10:30 AM

Church of Christ
729 N Norma St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

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