Ernest Taylor Kuykendall Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Maurice - Ernest Taylor Kuykendall, age 77, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at his residence in Maurice, Louisiana. Ernest Kuykendall was born on January 12, 1945 in Bishop, Texas to Aylor and Laurel Kuykendall. He would go on to lead a fulfilling career in the oil and gas industry working as a pipe liner. He was a fan of old western movies and enjoyed his conversations and coffee at the parts store in town. Ernest also enjoyed his weekly outings with his close friend, John Darby. His Sundays were spent sharing his faith with his bible study group and fellow neighbors at Trinity Bible Church. Above all else he was a loving and caring father and grandfather. He will be dearly missed. Ernest is survived by his loving companion of 40 years, Carol Gassmann; his son, Corey Allan (Donna) Kuydendall of Tuscon, AZ; his grandchildren, Rhonda Sue Kuykendall-Rivas, Matthew Kasey Kuykendall Sr., Elizabeth Ann Kuykendall; his great-grandchildren, Mikkel Rivas, Wesley Rivas, James Naler Jr., Summer Rose Kuykendall, Matthew Kasey Kuykendall Jr., James Jacob Kuykendall, and Emilia Catalina Kuykendall; as well as his close friend John Darby. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aylor and Laurel Kuykendall; his siblings: Aylor Arthur Kuydendall, June Bailey, Art Thomas Kuykendall, Alice Pearl Kuykendall, and Jo Ann Bailey; his son: Ronald Taylor Kuykendall; and his grandson, Geraldo Allan Kuykendall. Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 West Lafayette St., Maurice, LA. 70555, (337) 740-3123, is in charge of Cremation arrangements.

Ernest Taylor Kuykendall

January 12, 1945 - January 13, 2022