Don Kite

Don Kite, 83, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Preston Place. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Don was a 57 year member of Johnson Lodge No. 274, F.&A.M. He served as worshipful master in 1967. He was also a member of the Jericho Shriner Temple in Blountville. Don owned and operated Kite Lumber Company for over 30 years. He was also a faithful member of Oak Hill Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Don was an avid horseman.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret "Sherri" Kite; one son, Kim Kite; his parents; one brother; and one sister.

Don is survived by his daughter, Amanda Lawrence and husband Jeremy; two sons, Roger W. Conkin, Jr. and wife Tracy, and J.T. Kite and wife Amy; six grandchildren, Chase Lawrence, Trevor Lawrence, Olivia Lawrence, Morgan Kite, Maggie Kite, and Eric Banks; one brother, Dana Kite and wife Giftie; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Fall Branch. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor David Salley and Rev. Vic Wallace officiating. Masonic rites will be provided by Johnson Lodge No. 274 F.&A.M.

Burial will follow at Oak Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2020 Meadowview Pkwy #100, Kingsport, TN 37660.

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