Jeffery Andrew Kisor

Jeffery Andrew Kisor passed away at his home on April 6, 2023. He was born on March 28, 1962 in Conoga Park, California to Waylan Calvin Kisor and Hazel Theresa Rankin Kisor. He was known to family, friends, and colleagues as “Jeff.” Subsequent to his birth, his family moved back to Piedmont, Alabama so that they could be near family, and for Waylan and Theresa to complete their secondary education. Jeff graduated from Piedmont High School in 1980 and from Middle Tennessee State University in 1994, with a degree in Engineering Technology, Mathematics, and Physics. In between high school and college, Jeff moved to Murfreesboro, Tennessee where he took up boxing and carpentry. He also began his long-standing relationship with the trucking industry as a dockworker and truckdriver for Roadway Express, while attending college. He finished his career as the Industrial Engineering Manager for YRC Freight. He was known for his affinity for target shooting and woodworking. His other hobbies included Friday night pizza with Pops, working on projects with his children, drafting, music, and sharing his favorite shows and movies with Karen and Gus. He was a member of the Piedmont First United Methodist Church. Jeff married Karen Renee Young on March 21, 1998 and together they celebrated 25 years of marriage. He is survived by Karen and their four children: P.J. Hammett Floyd (Steven), Daniel Hammett (Morgan), Adam Hammett (Emily), Emily Kisor (Chris Ray), and his Rhodesian Ridgeback, Gus. They have two grandchildren: Annie Hammett and Tolly Floyd. He is also survived by his parents Waylan and Theresa, sister Valerie Kisor Chittom (Park), sister-in-law Pam Young, brothers-in-law Vernon Young (Scarlett) and Brian Young (Jennifer), and several nephews: M.V. Young (Christa), A.J. Young (Caitlin), Davis Young (Lexie), Ford Chittom, Hayden Young, Wilks Chittom. Jeff, who recently became known as Diddle, lived a beautiful life with his family and friends. Diddle will be greatly missed and was deeply loved. For those who wish to pay their respects, there will be a service at Piedmont First United Methodist Church (Alabama) on Tuesday, April 11 at 1pm. The family will accept visitors two hours prior to the service. Flowers may be sent or memorial contributions may be made to Piedmont First United Methodist Church (300 North Main Street Piedmont, Alabama 36272) or the Piedmont Historical Society (130 North Center Avenue Piedmont, Alabama 36272).

Jeffery Andrew Kisor

March 28, 1962 - April 6, 2023