Jim Kuykendall

Canton – Jim “Moose” Kuykendall, 67, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Care Partner’s Hospice Solace Center (John F. Keever).

Moose was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Delmer and Lela Stewart Kuykendall.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Andrew Lee “Skip” Kuykendall, who died in 2007 and Jim Zahorik; a nephew, Eric McLean and Andrew’s beloved boxer, “Boss”.

Moose was the proud owner of Trackside Racers Supply.  He supplied the support and knowledge to many motorcycle racers through out the years.  His hard work and compassion were so evident in the world of motorcycle racing.  Moose leaves a legacy of someone who is known as “The Tire God”.  Moose’s moto was, “Say what you mean, mean what you say and never stoop to the level of your competition.”  Moose, a wonderful husband, father, Moosepa, and friend.  We love you and thanks for the memories, my Moose.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Theresa McLean Kuykendall; mother-in-law, Frances Miller; one sister, Karen K. Penland (Vernon) and their children, Haley and Lela; one brother, Brad Kuykendall; a daughter-in-law, Jennifer Zahorik; three brothers-in-law, Brian McLean and daughter, Anna; David McLean (Suzy) and son, Russell; and Matthew McLean (Julie); nieces, Whitney Cambata (Cyrus) and their son, Oliver; Tyler McLean (Jared) and Angel Holifield (Seth); nephew, Jeff Holifield (Taylor) and their son, Bentley; grandchildren, Brittani Hupp (Dustin), Samantha Zahorik (Clark), Kaitlyn Zahorik, and James Zahorik; two great-granddaughters, Hannah and Natalie; three great-grandsons, Caleb, Cooper and Benjamin; and his temperamental chihuahua, Bella.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 25, 2021 in the Canton Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the Reverend Tim Burleson officiating.  The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Following Moose’s celebration of life, the family will be gathering at the Southern Porch, in downtown Canton.

The care of Moose has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Homes of Canton and an online memorial register is available at “Obituaries” at www.wellsfuneralhome.com