Jon Kuyrkendall, 48, of McComb, MS, passed from this life on August 2, 2020 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. There will be a private graveside ceremony with Rev. Trent Bilbo presiding with Catchings-Sharkey Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. He was born August 15, 1971, in McComb, MS to Carl and Sue Kuyrkendall.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Braxton and Ethel McKinley; two uncles, Jean A. Kuyrendall and Glen Fortenberry and a sister-in-law, Kelly Kuyrkendall.

He is survived by his parents; sister, Debbie Butler; brother, Lee Kuyrkendall; brother-in-law, Billy Butler; nieces, Jennifer Butler, Stephanie Butler, Kasey Kuyrkendall; great niece, Carlee Addison; Aunts, Annette Fortenberry, Betty Kuyrkendall,  Donteal and Ance Grubbs.

Jon was diagnosed with Diabetes at age 5. He was in Parklane's First Kindergarten Log Cabin. He was a member of Navilla Baptist Church. He graduated from Parklane Academy in 1989. He then attended Mississippi State University and received a degree in Kinesiology. He worked in Nashville at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel Fitness Gym. Later, he taught Physical Education at the McLauren Elementary School System until he retired due to health problems.  Jon loved to play beach volleyball, paintball competition and cooking. He loved his two dogs, Sara and Jade.