James "Duke" Kiestler

James "Duke" Kiestler was born June 17, 1945 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Wayne and Irene Lynch Kiestler.

He was united in marriage to Katherine Jolley on December 16, 1967. Mrs. Kiestler preceded him in death on December 25, 2010.

He was affectionately known as and often called "Duke." He had a great fondness for western movies - especially those with the original Duke-John Wayne.

James was an avid collector of Coca-Cola items, a frequenter of auctions, a lover of trains and traveling. He loved his job as a truck driver; it afforded him the opportunity to see the country from behind the wheel of his favorite truck-a long nose Peterbilt. As most already know, James was a talker, he had numerous conversations with his brother, Joe and friend, John L. Kirkman about trucks and chrome-lots and lots of chrome.

James went any and everywhere with his friend, Donnie Moore. His traveling-call in the middle of the night-do anything in the world for buddy. When you'd see one, you'd usually see the other.

James loved his family, especially his two grandkids Mary Anna and Matthew.

James "Duke" Kiestler departed this life on January 20, 2021 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 75 Years, 7 Months, 3 Days. He is survived by
a daughter, Vanillife Tucker and husband Steve of Selmer, TN; two grandchildren, Mary Anna Tucker and Matthew Tucker both of Selmer, TN; special friends, John L. Kirkman, Donnie Moore, and all the guys at Moore Brothers Truck Sales - Wayne, Trey, Andrew, Eric, Jonathan, and Dale; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Kiestler was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Allen Kiestler; a sister, Waynetta Jones.

Memorials may be made to: American Legion Post 162 PO 712 Selmer TN 38375 or American Diabetes Association