John Ralph Kiser, Jr.

John "Ralph" Kiser, Jr., 75, of Asheville, died Saturday, October 11, 2014. A native of Buncombe Co., he was a son of the late John R. Kiser, Sr., and Emma DeNeale Owen. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Samuel S. Kiser. Mr. Kiser graduated from Enka High School and AB Tech. He worked in the heating and air conditioning business most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and was a member of Beverly Hills Baptist Church. He was a member of the East Asheville Youth Association and coached youth football. He was a member of the A.C. Reynolds Booster Club. He enjoyed spending time at the lake with his family and traveling to waterskiing competitions with his boys. He enjoyed working on the family farm. Mr. Kiser is survived by his wife, Elaine King Kiser; sons, Kevin Kiser and wife Stephanie of Candler, and Brent Kiser and wife Michelle of Little Rock, AK; grandchildren, Emma Grace Kiser, Caroline Kiser, Layla Kiser, and Kira Kiser; and sisters Sandra Johnson of Candler, Patricia Kirby of Hendersonville, and Elaine Easter of Candler. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday at Beverly Hills Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Billy King officiating. Interment will follow at Hice Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Food Pantry at Beverly Hills Baptist Church, 777 Tunnel Rd., Asheville, NC 28805. Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Rd. is assisting the family.