James Kyle Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Kyle (Cleveland, Tennessee), born in Ellijay, Georgia, who passed away on December 25, 2025 at the age of 81. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Kyle to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lester Worth Kyle and Bertha Adeline Ledford; his former wife Wanda Griffin Kyle; and his siblings, Mack Kyle and Inez Porter.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara Griffin Kyle; his children, James "Scott" Kyle and Melissa Kyle Kennedy (Joe); his stepdaughter Paula Goode (Mike); his siblings, Jack Kyle, Franklin Kyle and Essie Gooch; his grandchildren, Kelli Ledford, James "Jamie" Painter and Caleb Kyle; his stepgrandsons, James Terry, Matthew, Chandler, Mikey and Hunter; and his great grandchildren, Madyson, Braxton, Kynlee Ledford and Seth Painter.
