William Frank Kightlinger

William Frank (Bill) Kightlinger, a beacon of kindness and love, went home to be with his Lord Jesus and his daughter, Elizabeth, on February 20, 2026, with his loving family by his bedside.

He was a devoted servant of the Lord and taught teens and men’s Sunday School classes for many years at his home church, Jubilee Baptist, in Daphne, AL. He lived out his faith well.

Bill was a loving husband and father and a good friend to all who knew him. Until we meet in Heaven and while we grieve the loss of Bill, we take comfort in the promises of God’s word. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord (Corinthians 5:8).

“Well done good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:23) and “I fought the good race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7)

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William and Norma Kightlinger, and his sister, Regina. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Elaine; his daughter, Rachel (Andrew); his son Joey; and his sweet granddaughter, Emily and special grandson, Allen. Also, survived by sister, Carol (Rob) and brother, Kevin.

Funeral services to celebrate Bill’s life will be held Friday, February 27, 2026, at 2:00pm in the chapel of Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope. The family will begin receiving friends at 1:00pm for visitation.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude or Live2Serve Missions (P O Box 570; Citronelle, AL 36522).

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