Jay Kite

KITE, JAY DOUGLAS "DOUG", JR., 76 of Birmingham peacefully went to meet his Lord on January 28, 2010. His greatest joy were his family. He was employed by Clow Corporation for 18 years, Jackson Industries for 3 years and was Managing Editor of The Alabama Purchaser Magazine for 8 years. Doug also founded his magazine "Southeastern Art Showcase" in the late 1980's showcasing beautiful art from several artists. One of his most cherished and rewarding accomplishments were the various church choirs he directed for 20 years which were at Boyles Methodist, St. John's United Methodist and Leeds UMC. Doug was a member of the Purchasing Association and the Choir Directors' Guild. He served a 4 year tour in the Army, 2 of those years spent in Germany with the 101st Army Airborne Division. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jake and Ruby Kite and one brother, Ronnie Kite. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Dorothy "Dot" Kite; two sons, Jeff Kite (Debbie) of Buford, Georgia, and Bruce Kite (Janet) of Trussville, AL; one dearly loved sister, Shirley Thacker and close friend/brother-in-law Ralph Thacker of Tarrant, three sisters-in-law, Margaret Stokes, Eloise Osborne, both of Birmingham, and Mary Ann Kite of Anniston; five special grandchildren, Chad and Jake Kite, and Caitlin, Anna and Sarah Kite. Among the many friends he loved, his gratitude and thanks to Dottie and David Bryant for their concern and support is truly heartfelt. Visitation will be Monday, February 1, 2010 beginning at 1:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home with Chapel services beginning at 2:00 PM and burial to follow in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. In lieu of flowers, we graciously ask that donations be made to the American Heart Association. Jefferson Memorial Trussville directing.