James Kuykendall

James Dwight Kuykendall, 60, passed away March 12, 2017 at his residence in Brenham.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Memorial Oaks Chapel, with Pastors Jim and Dayle Burkhart officiating. Burial will be in Prairie Lea Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

James Kuykendall was born November 4, 1956 in Slaton, Texas to Jack and Mary Frances (Evrage) Kuykendall. He worked as a carpenter in the construction business. On October 10, 2015, he was married to Debra Pflughaupt.

An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed camping, 4-wheeling, skiing, and riding his motorcycle. A favorite pastime was giving rides to family members in his favorite “toy”, the Slingshot by Polaris.

Survivors include his wife, Debra Kuykendall of Brenham; his mother, Mary Frances Kuykendall of Brenham; sons James Casey Kuykendall of Waco; stepsons Chris Peschel of Brenham, and Dylan Peschel of Bleiblerville; stepdaughters Ashley Arnold and husband Josh of Ellinger; Sarah Peschel and friend Kyle Asher of Bleiblerville, and Paige Peschel and fiancé Chris Farrer of Brenham; brothers and sisters-in-law Leland and Katie Kuykendall, Mark and Diane Kuykendall, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Gene and Christi Pflughaupt, James and Jo Plfughaupt, Cindy and Steven Wisnoskie Wayne and Kristina Pflughaupt, Craig and Kerry Pflughaupt, and Jeff Pflughaupt; sisters and brothers-in-law Cheryl and Ken Hargrave, Carolyn and Monroe Petzolt,; step-grandchildren: Kaylon Neumann, Khyler Asher, Jaxon Peschel, Annabel Arnold, Bennet Peschel, and Carmen Farrer; mother-in-law, Ruby Pflughaupt.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Kuykendall, and father-in-law, Gene Pflughaupt.

Serving as pallbearers are John Holton, James Holton, Chris Peschel, Dylan Peschel, Stephen Alessi, and Milton “Peanut” Asher.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice Brazos Valley.

Funeral arrangements for James Dwight Kuykendall are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham. To post a tribute to the family, visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.

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