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Obituary for John “Jack” Kiley

Obituary for John “Jack” Kiley
  • PublishedOctober 29, 2025


Mr. Kiley, passed away at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler, Texas on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

John “Jack” Joseph Kiley was born on February 6, 1948 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to John James and

Lucille Gertrude (Trust) Kiley.

John is a Veteran of the United States Army. He earned a master’s degree in electrical engineering.

John was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He served as Fire Chief for Delta County and Pecan Gap.

John was a member of the Catholic Faith.

John is survived by his partner and the love of his life, Susan Gregory, and her two children, Anthony Thomas of Hallsville, Texas and Rebecca Gregory of Waxahachie, Texas. They loved him dearly and will forever cherish the time they shared together.

John is proceeded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in memory of John “Jack” Joseph Kiley. www.stjude.org

The online register can be signed at www.tappfuneral.com

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of John “Jack” Joseph Kiley, please visit our flower store.


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