Russell R. Kicklighter Sr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Russell R. Kicklighter Sr. of Islandton, South Carolina, who passed away on July 24, 2025, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Russell R. Kicklighter Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jessie Franklin Kicklighter and Gerheu Owings Kicklighter; his sons, Russell Riley Kicklighter, Jr. and Richard Wayne Kicklighter; his daughter-in-law Mitzi Kicklighter Snipes; and his siblings, Roland Kicklighter, Elton Kicklighter, Milton Kicklighter, Marvis K. Polk, Iris K. Johnson, Evelyn K. Lanier and Wilma Kicklighter.
He is survived by: his wife Naomi Tuten Kicklighter; his daughter Melissa Kicklighter Hilbert (Randy) of Fortson, Georgia; his grandchildren, Mandy Spencer (Stephen), Hope Collins (Colby), Alex Hilbert, Andrew Hilbert and Anna Riley Hilbert; and his great grandchildren, Thomas, Mary Margaret of Stephen, H. B. and Liddy. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be directed in his memory to the following: Rice Patch Christian Church, 15246 Sniders Highway, Islandton, South Carolina 29929; or to, Survivors Park Alliance, 52 Cleveland Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29601.
