Steve

Kiker

Stephen Glenn Kiker, 54, of Blanchard, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022.  The son of James Monroe Kiker and Patricia Ann Secrest, Stephen was born on April 3, 1968 in Holdenville, Oklahoma.

Steve lived in Blanchard since the fifth grade and was a 1986 Blanchard High School graduate.  Steve married the love of his life, Julie Ka Knippelmier on May 8, 1994.  While in high school, Steve was very active in athletics.  Later he enjoyed coaching baseball, watching Jack and Colten play Blanchard Lion basketball and baseball and Holly cheer.  He was always the sideline coach.  Steve loved anything outdoors, especially fishing and hunting.  He taught himself how to play guitar and had a good time giving concerts in the front yard.  Steve will be greatly missed by his wife, children and anyone who knew him.

Steve is preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Ann Secrest.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Julie Ka Kiker; two daughters, Stephanie  Abbot and husband Nick and  Holly Kiker; three sons, Stephen Kiker, Colten Kiker and Jack Kiker;  one grandson, Boston Abbott; father, James Monroe Kiker; father and mother-in-law, Larry and Peggy Knippelmier; sister, Kristy Perry and husband David; brother, Shawn Hair; sister-in-law, Keri Kelsey and husband Curt; nieces and nephews, Casadi and Larry Kelsey, Colby Kelsey and wife Karlye and their children, Kennedy and Kamdyn, and Lauren, Blake , Kayden and Kalli Perry.

A funeral service will be at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at the First United Methodist Church, Blanchard. Burial will follow in the Blanchard Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com .