FRANCIS GARLAND KYLE JR, Brazil, IN

Francis Garland Kyle Jr., 77, passed away September 5, 2024. Frank was born to the late Francis Garland Kyle Sr. and Charlotte Anita (Baynard) Kyle on October 5, 1946 in Greencastle, Indiana.

Frank graduated from Brazil High School. He was an avid Boy Scout where he earned the highest award, The Eagle Scout. He was a member of the Order of the Arrow. After high school he entered the United States Army where he served in Vietnam. Upon returning home from the war, Frank entered the workforce and became an electrician. He worked for PSI Energy which later became Duke Energy up until his retirement. On August 22, 1981, Frank married his wife Roberta.

Frank enjoyed riding motorcycles for over 40 years. He loved spending time outdoors camping, fishing, hunting, and swimming. Family was very important to Frank. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, and was always willing to teach them new skills. He was a member of the VFW Post 1127.

Frank is preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, one in infancy, and Amy Curry, and one brother, Rodney Kyle.

Frank is survived by his wife Roberta, children, Anita Williams (Larry), Francis Kyle III, Chrischelle Brown, Terry Johnson, Anna Smith, and Derrick Wickware, grandchildren, Shayla, Gerald, Keyona, Kaiyanna, Ashley, Mariah, Hannah, Lillian, Amaya, Ellie, and three great grandchildren, Kaleena, Oliver, and Julian.

A visitation will be held Monday, September 16th from 4-8 P.M. at French Funeral Home, 421 East National Avenue in Brazil. A funeral service will be held Tuesday September 17th at 1 P.M. Burial will follow at Restlawn Cemetery in Brazil. Military Honors will be presented at the cemetery.

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