Committal
Kyle Blackburn Brown, 38, of Morganton, NC passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Born on April 12, 1986 in Morganton, to Earlene Boyd Kincaid and the late Terry L. Brown. Kyle was loved by many and always could make you laugh with his witty personality. He graduated from Freedom High School in 2004. Kyle went on to receive a degree in Auto Body-Collision Repair from Nashville Auto Diesel College in Nashville, TN in 2005. He worked for several years in the Freightliner, Inc body shop in Hickory. He was very talented in auto painting and loved to please his customers by doing a great job. He was a member of Snow Hill Church. Kyle loved his family, especially his daughter, more than life itself. He also loved cars, shoes and hats. He was a friend to anyone who needed one.
In addition to his father, Kyle was preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl Blackburn Boyd (whom he was named for); Patricia Elrod (he was always her baby boy); Jean Sloop.
Kyle is survived by his mother and bonus father, Earlene and Robert Kincaid of Morganton; daughter, Madelyn A. Brown of Valdese, NC; sister, Jamie Lynn Schmitt (Christopher) of Morganton; brother, TJ Brown; nephew, Sgt. William Reid Kincaid (Haley) of Augusta, GA; Bailey C. Shelton of Valdese; and great-niece, Zoe of Augusta, GA; uncle, Barry Hooks (Christine) of Morganton; great-uncle, Ralph Boyd (Gloria) of Morganton; great-aunt, Betty Boyd of Morganton; step-uncle and aunts, Ural Dean Kincaid of St. Petersburg, FL, Brigette Fireall of Morganton, and Phoebe Fireall of Greenville, NC; step-sisters, Brittney Kincaid of Mt. Holly, NC, Tawanna Kincaid of Hickory, NC, Ashley Kincaid of Dallas, TX; and step-brother, Matthew Kincaid of Greensboro, NC; as well as a host of step-nieces and nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 4pm-5pm on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Sossoman Funeral Home. A memorial service will begin at 5pm in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Wesley Hendrix officiating.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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This hurts. You were one of a kind and I hope you aren't in pain any longer. You are missed❤️
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I can't believe I'm reading this. I wasn't even looking for this, this morning. I was just thinking about Kyle the other day. I know he had his vices, everybody has something, but he never let that stop him from treating people the way they deserved to be treated. He showed me respect when I had none to give myself and always reminded me I was better than what I had accepted for myself. He always talked about missing the family man he once had the chance to be and I always hoped maybe he could get that back one day. Pray for the people of our town. There is something that has taken hold of our country and is taking so many wonderful souls. Fly high brother.
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Rip
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I’m so sorry. You are in my prayers.
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Earline and Robert: Losing a child is the most hurtful experience any mother or father can experience. I have been in your shoes. God has you in his arms and He will get you through this. Remember the joyful times together. Time and God will help you in the days to come❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Kyle, I cannot believe I am even here typing this. It's hard to believe you are gone. So many teenage memories come to mind that I cannot pin-point which ones to share. I remember that one summer that we were inseparable. If you saw you, you saw me. I remember driving around in the wee hours of the morning in your red jeep, always going somewhere and doing something. I treasure those memories, especially now. I know you battled demons, but your heart was pure, and I will never forget you and your smile. Jamey & Earlene, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
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RIP my friend
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Earlene, Jamie, Will & Bailey sorry for your loss. Y'all are in our Prayer's now & the day's ahead. Kyle was a nice young man he had a heart of gold. I can't imagine what you're going through he's the same age as our daughter they graduated together.. Love all of you
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Love you bud! Watch over us! Your time here was too short but I know you’re living the best life now. You are healed my friend! 🫶🏻
I have known Kyle since I was a little girl and his uncle married my mom. I used to always tell him that I could give him a hard time because he was my cousin now. He used to always laugh about that and was always in a very good mood. I hate to hear that his life was cut short so soon. I pray he is in heaven looking down on all of us. I am so sorry to his family!