Ronald M. Kiser
September 19, 1947 ~ January 28, 2004
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
The Reverend Ronald M. Kiser, 56, of 345 Pritchard Road, Candler, died Wednesday, January 28, 2004, at his home.
Rev. Kiser was born in Randolph County and was a son of the late Robie and Mary Elizabeth Hayes Kiser. He graduated from Seagrove High School and attended Wingate College. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Gardner Webb and his Master of Divinity Degree from the Southeastern Theological Seminary.
His first pastorate was at First Baptist Church in Seagrove after which he moved to Sandy Ridge Baptist Church in Hickory where he was associate pastor and then to Bonlee Baptist Church, Bonlee, NC, where he served as pastor.
He moved to Asheville in 1983 and served as pastor of Morningside Baptist Church until he resigned in 1997 to take a position as an associate at the Buncombe Baptist Association. In 2001 he became Director of Missions at the Association. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Brenda Davidson Kiser; one daughter, Elizabeth “Betsy” Brewer and her husband Jeremy of Pinehurst; one son, Lee Kiser and his wife Michelle of Candler; two grandchildren, MaKenzie Leigh Kiser and Ashley Nicole Kiser, both of Candler; two sisters, Dessie Needham of Asheboro and Grace Moore of Robbins; and two brothers, Coy Kiser and Dewey Kiser of Asheboro.
The funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday at West Asheville Baptist Church with the Revs. Charlie Sams, Homer Green and Roger Mercer and the Rev. Dr. L. Wayne Adkisson officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hills Cemetery.
His family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday at West Asheville Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to the Buncombe Baptist Association, 227 Hazel Mill Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
Brenda, Betsy, and Lee,
I am so saddened to hear of your loss. Yes, Ron was a wonderful pastor, but also such a wonderful person and friend. I spent alot of time with your family and enjoyed being around such good people. I hate that I could not be there last week, but you have all been in my heart and my prayers.
Love you all,
Terri
To the Family:
We were out of town when Rev. Kiser passed away and just found out about it through a friend. Our sympathies and prayers are with you. Heaven does indeed sound sweeter all the time and what a comfort it is to know that we will soon reunite with him….It won’t be long. Blessings to you.
RON WATCHED MY CHILDREN GROW UP AT MORNINGSIDE BAPTIST. HE DEDICATED EACH OF MY CHILDREN TO THE LORD AND BAPTIZED THEM. HE WAS A WONDERFUL CHRISTIAN MAN AND A GOOD PASTOR. I LOVED RON AND HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. BUT TO THOSE OF US WHO ARE IN CHRIST WE DO HAVE THAT BLESSED HOPE OF A REUNION SOME GLAD MORNING.GOODBYE DEAR RON UNTIL THAT DAY. CHESTER STOVER
May the Word of God that Ron so loved be your source of strength. Ron was very helpful and had a genuine love for people. I experienced that in 2000 when I arrived in Buncombe. May God sustain his family and those he served.
Brenda,Lee,and Betsy – Our prayers are with you. Ron was a great minister, great teacher, wonderful mentor, great man of God, but most of all an outstanding Friend. Our family was touched by knowing and sharing our lives with yours.
Precious Kiser family,
Please know of our thoughts and prayers for you during this time. Our hearts are heavy, knowing that a genuine man of Christian character, integrity and vision, is no longer with us. Yet, our hearts rejoice in knowing that Ron is at home in heaven resting in the eternal and safe arms of Jesus Christ. Thank you for sharing Ron’s life with all of us in the Buncombe Association. Thank you for being willing to let him be a Pastor to the Pastor’s. May God continue to walk with you, guide you, strengthen you, comfort and sustain you in the journey that lies ahead. We love you dearly. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
With hope in the resurrection,
Tim Lolley
Senior Pastor
Beverly Hills Baptist Church
Asheville, NC
Dear Brenda, Betsy and Lee,
I was heartbroken when I heard the news of Ron. Our family has such wonderful memories of Ron and Morningside. He baptized me and my children and was a wonderful friend . I remember choir practice and how we ‘cut-up’ like children in school, all the children’s plays and Christmas cantatas and all the dinners and luncheons.
Ron was a wonderful man of God and he will truly be missed by my family.
We love you Ron.
Love,
LouAnn Stover
Our hearts truly go out to you in the loss of your beloved husband and father and to us, our dear friend and brother, Ron. What a blessing he has been to many. We pray your hearts are ever so comforted by his sudden departure yet blessed by the reality of how many lives he touched.
Our hearts truly go out to you in the loss of your beloved husband and father and to us, our dear friend and brother, Ron. What a blessing he has been to many. We pray your hearts are ever so comforted by his sudden departure yet blessed by the reality of how many lives he touched.
Our hearts truly go out to you in the loss of our dear friend and brother, Ron Kiser. What a blessing he has been to many. We pray your hearts are ever so comforted by his sudden departure yet blessed by the reality of how many lives he touched.
Dear Brenda,Betsy,and Lee,
Ron is the only Pastor that I will call my Pastor because growing up he is the one who showed me who Jesus is and was. I remember when he came to my house the day I got baptized and read my sister Rebecca and me a passage from Revalations and told us God was in our hearts and was knocking and that all we had to do was let him in. Those were the best times at church I had and I will never forget them. I love you Ron.
Sincerly,
Jacob Stover
We were shocked and saddened to learn of Ron’s death. His ministry at the Association was one of encouragememt, faith, and resourcefulness. His personal integrity and commitment to serving Christ are strong examples for us.
May God grant you His grace and peace to strengthen your hearts. We grieve with you and look forward to the day when we will see Ron again. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Brenda,
We are praying for you during this most difficult of times. Ron was a dear friend and brother, and will be missed greatly. He had a tremendous impact upon our lives, as well as the lives of many others, and the fruit of his labor for our Savior will continue until He comes. May the Lord be your Shepherd during this valley of grief.
Sincerely, In Christ,
Kevin, Lynn, Jessica and Hunter Bennett
As a member of Swannanoa First Baptist Church, our hearts are broken once again after losing such a precious man of God. Ron was there for us when we needed him and he became one of our comforters. We will miss his guidance as we continue our search for our new pastor. My brother, Milton Hollifield, from the State Office told me when I found out about Pastor Jerry’s illness that Ron Kiser would be there for our congregation. He Was! I’m sure he and Jerry and Louis Drummond are waiting for us! We are praying for you and the family. His leadership skills will flourish because of the legacy he left for us.
Dear Brenda,Lee, and Betsy,
You are all in my prayers. You are suffering a great loss now. I hope you will rely on the peace that’s only from the Lord at this time.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Lisa Gaines
(Buck & Carlyle’s daughter)
I’m so sad to hear of your loss. My husband, Nicky Kennedy has so many memories of his Uncle Ronnie and he has shared them with me. I know he was a very special person. May God Bless you even during this time.
We are so sorry for your loss. He just spoke at our church last week and we enjoyed the message so much. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by so many people. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. May God bless and comfort you!!
My sincerest sympathy at the passing of your loved one. May God sustain you and bless you in the days ahead.
I shall certainly miss Ron and it will be such a great loss for the Buncombe Baptist Resource Center.
Brenda and Family,
Anne and I wish to express our prayers and thoughts during this time of your loss. Ron was a true friend and encourager through the years I knew him. He will be dearly missed by so many people in the Christian community, not just the Baptist churches. I weill never forget the help that Ron has been to me from the first time I met him while pastoring White Rock Baptist Church, and on through today as Pastor of Oteen Baptist. Brenda, I will dearly miss my friend,
‘The other R.K.’
Dear Brenda & Family,
I am so sad to hear of your loss. Pastor Ron was such a big encouragement to me while I attended Morningside. I am glad that my wife Debbi and I saw him last July, on a visit back to Asheville. I will always be grateful for his mentoring and friendship. Ron was truly a man of God and will be sorely missed by many, many people. Our prayer is that God’s Grace & strength are with you all, in your time of grief.
Love,
David & Debbi Moss
Brenda, Lee, and Betsy:
Our deepest sympathy to the blessed Kiser family. Ron has been a great inspiration and encouragement to me, as a young and new minister. He will truely be missed. Many can say as I have that he has truly blessed many people lives.
Chris & Brandy Reese
I had the pleasure of knowing Ron a few years back when he came to the assistance of my church, Bent Creek Baptist. His messages from the pulpit were all on the mark and touched many of our hearts. I was later privileged to have Ron ordain me as an elder. He always gave of himself and will be sorely missed. I look forward to seeing him once again in heaven.
May God comfort you in your time of grief.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.Ron will be greatly missed.
Morris & Vickie Childers
Liberty Baptist Church
Candler, NC 28715
We are certainly sharing in your loss at this time. We have come to know Ron as my mother’s (Nancy) boss. He will be missed. May God comfort you with His peace and grace at this time in your lives.
To the family of Ron Kiser:
For a long time I attended Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and my path as a mom crossed Ron’s several times due to his association with missions and mainly the RA functions.
He was always a bright and shining lite for the Lord – at RA races the boys (one of which was my son: James Scot Gaddy – were enlightened in his opening remarks and how he always handled himself).
He will surely be missed – and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you – even though I don’t know you personally – sometimes when we would talk about children….he would mention his children and his family – and his face would lite up and he would smile about his happy life…..MAY GOD BLESS YOU all….and may you know that you all will never know the lives he touched thru his love of our JESUS…and his work !
Vickie Jones Gaddy
and Chelsey and James Scot Gaddy
I don’t know if you recognize my name. I am one of ‘The Kisers’ who sings with Kristy and Rhonda. I am so sorry to hear about Ronnie. He was a very special uncle to both Kristy and Rhonda and I am very happy to have been able to know him. I will never forget how kind he was to me and my family when we came to sing at the church in Asheville where he pastored several years ago.
Dearest Brenda and Family,
Though I’m 4000 miles away my heart and prayers are with you. The sudden unexpected loss of someone we love so dearly grieves us all the more for the lost chance to say ‘I love you’ one last time. I feel that very deeply right now, so I’ll say it to you and to him through you. In years, I have not known Ron long, but the impact he has had on me will last a lifetime. As a friend, as a brother and as a mentor, he is among the greatest anyone could hope for. It seems that he has left us much too soon, but I know God doesn’t measure our lives by time, but by our willingness to surrender our lives to Him. By that measure Ron lived a full and fruitful life. I weep for you and with you during this time of grief. I ache for your loss and mine, but I rejoice for the joy Ron has now in the presence of our Lord and for the time to come when we will join him there. May God fill you with His Love, Grace and Peace. Jim
Dear Brenda and Family,
My prayers are with you and your family during this time. Ron was a dear brother and friend. He has been a valuable resource that God has used to help me grow in ministry. I will like many others will miss him, but will look forward to seeing him again someday.
Love in Christ,
Pastor Freddy Johnson
Dear Kiser Family,
I was so shocked and sorry to hear about Ron. Although I did not know him well, I was so pleased when he took the position of Director of Missions after my dad, Gayle Brown, retired. I am thankful to Ron and remember him for the support he provided my family when my grandmother died. He was a very kind man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peace be with you,
Michele Grush
Dear Mrs. Kiser,
I was sorry to hear about the death
of Ron. Ron was always so nice
to me when I was in Asheville in the
80’s and the last time I saw him at the BSC meeting in November.
My prayers are with you.
Paula Settle
He was ALWAYS a friend! Now he cares from the best venue of all. Know of my prayers, Brenda.
Brenda, Lee, & Betsy,
We will miss Ron greatly. We love you all!
BRENDA AND FAMILY,WE ARE SO SORRY
TO HEAR OF RON’S DEATH. NOTHING HAS
SHOCKED US SO MUCH. YOU ARE SURELY IN OUR PRAYERS, MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGTH THRU THE COMING DAYS AHEAD.
LOVE IN CHRIST, MACRE AND EVA TEAGUE
i so much loved being a part of the youth group at morningside bapt. church. that was the first family i really felt a part of. I’ll never forget the youth sunday i was suposto teach the adult class and you supporter me and encouraged me. i messed up so many times and you just smiled and reassured me with a nod. i now am a youth leader and a sunday school teacher in my church. i thank you for all the times you prayed for me and i look forward to the time we meet again in heaven!
Brenda,
You are in our family’s prayers. Ron meant a lot to me personally while in Asheville.
Shalom, David Simon & Family
‘Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; 26 and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.” John 11:25-26
Dear Brenda, Lee, Betsy, and grandchildren – My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. I had the wonderful opportunity to serve as Ron’s Director of Missions when he was pastor at Morningside, a co-laborer when he came to the Buncombe Baptist Association as Director of Church Development, and as dear Christian friend and brother. We have prayed together many times. I thank God for that last visit as we talked and prayed for each other. My prayers are with each of you. Remember – God’s grace will be sufficient for you every day! God bless and keep you in His tender care.
With love,
Gayle D.Brown
Retired Director of Missions
Buncombe Baptist Association
our thoughts and prayers are with you Brenda..
We were saddened to hear of Ron’s death. We will be remembering you and the family in prayer.
Thinking about you and your family at this time. Our 6 year old grand daughter, Ruthie, has leukemia. She has been in treatment for over a year. This past year has really taught us to depend on God. Praying for ALL of your family. Phillip and Jean Buchanan
Dear Brenda, Lee, and Betsy,
I am so sorry to here about Ron. My prayers are with you guys. Ron was such a wonderful person and always made church that much more enjoyable! He will be missed greatly. I love you Ron!
Dear family, may God comfort you ,as only He can in the comming days. I did not know him well, I just know , I liked to hear him preach,I believe he was truly a man of God. Martha Brown
Dear family: I went to Gardner-Webb with Ron and we have tried to keep up with each other over the years from the miles. We went to Brazil in 1986 with the IMB and last talked to Ron at the NC State Conv. in W-S in 2000. Ron was a fine minister, great friend to all his pastor friends, and a winsome person…he will be so missed by all who knew him. We share our condolences and lift you up in prayer during these difficult days. May God be very close to you and give you extra strength at this time. In Christ, Rob and Phyllis Hefner, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
Brenda and Family, Ron never new the lives he touched on this earth or the influence he would leave behind. As I looked at his smiling face in the obituary this morning, I was reminded of how often that same smile brought comfort to the hurts of life here. He is at peace now and already getting to catch up with some of his recently departed brothers. Heaven grows sweeter eaach day and God WILL sustain you in your time of need. Just know many prayers are with you now and in the days to follow.
Dear Brenda, Lee and Betsy,
What precious memories we have of your lives with us at Sandy Ridge Baptist Church! We remember you at a time when you and Ron began your lives together at our church. It was a wonderful blessing to serve Ron and Rev. Greene as secretary at the church during his ministry here. May God lift you up and touch you with his healing hand. Our prayers are with you daily.
This one thing that I know – God is faithful and He has promised to never leave or forsake you. May God’s grace, peace, joy and love be yours in abundance today and the days that follow.
Rev. Vic Howard and the staff at Western Carolina Rescue Ministries.
Brenda,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dare Cook and the Wingate University family
Dear Brenda,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ron was indeed a Christian gentleman and a gentle man. I was glad to work alongside Ron as a fellow pastor and as a fellow Baptist through Associational work. He will be missed, but the legacy of his life and work shall live on.
Grace and Peace,
Derrill Smith
Pastor, Wingate Baptist Church
Our prayers and thoughts to you during this time of sorrow. Ron was a great friend as a Director of Missions. I appreciated his ministry. Judson and Gwen Rotan, Retired DOM, Randolph Association, Asheboro, NC
Dear family, I want to take this opportunity to extend my deepest sympathy to you during this time. Ron was a man of integrity and Godly values. As a teen I visited Morningside and he made me feel like part of the family. As a minister, I had opportunities to meet with him and he truly was an inspiration. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May God’s peace and love abound to you during this time like never before.
Dear Kiser Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I always enjoyed being around Ron back when I was coaching Betsy in softball and basketball. He was always cheerful and willing to help out with the team. Betsy, I hope you remember me and are doing well. My love and prayers are with you and your family.
Ron made a difference in so many lives, he will be missed. I thank God for the opportunity to have gotten to know such a wonderful Christian and man. God Bless.
Brenda, Lee, & Betsy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have many good memories of Ronnie. He was a very special person.
It was my privilege to work with Brother Ron on the Budget and Finance Committee with Buncombe Baptist. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Sandra Bowers – First Citizens Bank & Freedom Baptist Church
Steve and I worked with you and Ron at the Sandy Ridge Baptist Church. I remember many a discussion about the Word and our Lord. Our thoughts and prayers go with you and your family.
Love,
Steve and Hazel
Dear Brenda & family,
We were saddened to hear of your loss. Ron was a terrific pastor and a great friend to all of us. We had many good times together and will cherish those memories. We will miss him tremendously. Love from all of us to all of you. You will be in our prayers. We just heard the news on Friday night, and we have school tomorrow (makeup day due to weather)–so we can’t be there, but we’ll be there in our hearts.
Dear Mrs Kiser,
I want to share my condolences in your loss of Ron. He was a great man in God’s service. I had the privelege of working with him thru Skyland Baptist Church and it was truly a Great Pleasure. May God continue to Bless You and your Family in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Buford Adcock
I AM CHAIRMAN OF THE PASTOR SEARCH COMMITTEE @ 1ST BAPTIST CHURCH SWANNANOA AND RON HAD BEEN WORKING SO CLOSE WITH US IN SEARCHING FOR A PASTOR TO FILL OUR PULPIT WITH THE PASSING OF JERRY PEREIRA. HE HAD BECOME A TRUSTED FRIEND AND CONFIDANT IN OUR DELIBERATIONS AS TO LEANING ON HIS EXPERIENCE AND ADVICE. MAY HEAVEN REJOICE AT HIS ARRIVAL. MAY GOD GRANT YOU GRACE SUFFICIENT FOR THE DAY.
Ron King
Brenda,
I just learned of Ron’s passing and wanted to let you know we are praying for you and the family. Ron and I shared many wonderful times when he was at Bonlee and I was at Hickory Grove. He will always be a dear friend.
In Christ,
C.J. Bordeaux
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. We are members of Starnes Cove Baptist and very much enjoyed Ron’s sermons the times that he spoke at our church especially last Sunday. All our love goes out to the whole family.
Marvin & Janice Jones
My Mom ,Iris just informed me of your loss. Betsy, I remember playing softball with you and always seeing your parents at every game. Your father I remember as always being very kind and supportive of our teams. I hope that you are doing well in life. God bless you and your family.
Dearest Brenda,
I am so thankful that I had the previlege to see you and Ron at Sandy Ridge Baptist Home Coming, and to hear Ron speak again! My fondest memories of my youth were of Ron and Lee at Sandy Ridge Baptist as a young girl, and I rememeber when he met you and how happy he was to find a partner and wife. This is truly a loss for this old world and I know the Lord is happy to have him with him. Ronnie had told me the next time that Keith and I were in Asheville to call, and we had planned to do just that, my how we put things off and and think we will do it later. My thoughts and prayers are with you Brenda and your family as I know you will miss him terribly. What A wonderful man he was! God bless you and may you find peace and understanding in the loss.
Rev. Kiser was a great help to our church and to us individually. We will truly miss the love and wisdom he shared with us. Our prayer is that God will provide the strength needed for each day.
I will miss my brother, Ron. He was my friend and mentor that helped me on my journey.
My prayers will continue to be with you. Love in Christ. Sally