Hutson Kuykendall Jr.

The Family of Hutson Travis Kuykendall, Jr, age 83 of Canton, GA, wish to announce his

passing on July 10, 2024. Travis, as he was most known by, was a member of Canton First

Methodist Church. He was a retiree from Lockheed-Georgia Company following 45 years of

service. Travis was also a contractor and master plumber owning his own businesses for many

years. He was very proud to have been a Master Mason and Shriner for nearly 40 years. In

that time, he held positions of leadership in both orders holding the highest position in more than

one lodge. Travis devoted much of his time and resources toward fundraising to provide care

for crippled and burned children and the Shriner Children’s Hospitals.

Travis had many interests including golfing, crafting, and cars. He loved Street-rodding and

showed his 1946 Mercury Coupe at many rallies over the years. He was also a dare-devil

racing multiple set-up Camaros on short strip tracks around Georgia. And Travis was a

musician. In his early years, he played with a local Marietta band that was fortunate enough to

have played back-up at a few celebrity concerts. But he loved playing the Mountain Dulcimer

the most and was a member of the Hilltop Strummers Dulcimer group. He loved playing for the

nursing homes and other venues for which the group played.

Above all, Travis had a strong belief in God, and loved his family. He is survived by his wife,

Brenda, two step-daughters, Lori Flink (David) and Nicolie Griffin (Emil); one son, Eddie

Kuykendall; three grandchildren, Alexandria Lennon, Holden Lennon, Nicolas Griffin; one

brother, Cliff Kuykendall (Becky); one brother-in-law, Steve Luther (Sherry); and several nieces,

nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Canton First Methodist Church (770 479-2502) or

the Cherokee Country 911 Non-Profit Foundation. https://www.cherokeega-911.org/foundation-

about or Shriners Children’s Hospitals. https://donate.lovetotherescue.org in Travis’s name.

Memorial services will be held at Canton First Methodist Church on Thursday, July 18th at 11:00 am in the chapel followed by the graveside service at 12:30p at Macedonia Memorial Park.