1934
2017
Funeral services for Emmett Earl Kyzer, age 83 of Cottondale, Ala., will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at Memory Chapel with Daniel Snider officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Vance, Ala. with Memory Chapel, a Dignity Memorial Provider, directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Mr. Kyzer was preceded in death by his father, N.D. Kyzer; mother, Estell Kyzer; sister, Kathleen Pierson; brother, Richard E. Kyzer; nephew, Randy Kyzer; great-great-nephew, Joshua Kyzer; and great-great-niece, Kayla Kathleen Camp.
Survivors include niece, Nedra Garner Fulton; nephews, Jeff Pierson, Kenneth Pierson, Joseph Pierson, Marion Pierson (Gloria) and Russell Kyzer (Christina); great-nieces, Nikki Sellers (Scott) and Dedra Camp (Garland); and great-nephews, Kenny Pierson, Larry Pierson, Shane Pierson and Anthony Pierson; and a host of great-great-nieces and nephews.
Emmett Earl Kyzer enjoyed Gospel and County music. Being a personal friend of Vern Gosdin and also an avid NASCAR fan, he never met a stranger. He liked to fish and was a master recycler. Whoever went to visit him knew to take a lunch because he enjoyed long conversations.
Pallbearers will be Lloyd Clements, Tim Hobson, Kris Hobson, MAJ Jeff West, Dakota Sellers and Dustin Camp.
Honorary pallbearers are Andrews Chapel, Johnny Kynard Logging, Cans for Kritters, Cottondale and Coaling community, Marcus Bell, Hudson-Poole Jewelers and T.K. Towing & Recovery.
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6 Entries
January 31, 2018
Beth Howton
January 30, 2018
Cathy Mink
Although I never met you, I have only heard good things about you. I know God has you now and there's no more pain and no more sorrow from this lifetime. Now you will be walking through the heavens door and forever be rejoicing. I'm sure you are missed Emmett.
January 30, 2018
Isabelle Kyzer Kieffer
Emmett was my 1st cousin and I have many great memories of when we were children sitting on the front porch, doing what kids did in those days. He was great friend and I really miss him dearly.
January 29, 2018
Jessica Davis
Emmett Keyzer was the sweetest gentle kind of man he would help anybody that was in need it was a terrified thing he went through he didn't deserve none of it he will surely be miss Rest In Peace Emmett fly high
January 28, 2018
Carl and Tracey Clackley
May God be with you all at this time and give you peace and comfort.
January 28, 2018
Bill Starnes
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