Guilford Kyker, 90, of Canton, MS, passed away November 29, 2020 at Baptist Leake in Carthage. Due to COVID, private memorial services are being held for the family at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at their residence.Gil is survived by his wife, Patsy Callan Kyker; son, Andy Kyker (Lolita); stepson, Mike Pryor (Kathy); daughters, Debbie Rising and Cindi Westbrook; stepdaughter, Andrea (Andy) Williams (Johnny); sister, Eleanor Patterson; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Parkinson Association, 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305, phone 800-223-2732.Gil was a member of Canton First United Methodist Church, where he was a very active member of the church choir. He was a retired insurance agent for Allstate and a member of the Canton Lions Club.He also played football at the University of Tennessee in 1949-1950 and was a fullback and a kicker. He was also an avid golfer.He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Ethel Sharp Kyker; first wife, Martha Coyner; and a brother, Dan Kyker.For online condolences visit culpepperfuneralhome.com.
