KYLE KERSSEMAKERS

“I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one, I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done.”

Kyle Kerssemakers, age 29, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018.  He was born February 11, 1989 in Albany, New York to Mary Katherine and Mark Kerssemakers.  He grew up in the Dallas metropolitan area.   He attended South Grand Prairie High School.  He briefly served in the United States Army.  Kyle married the love of his life, Lemie Ballard, on September 17, 2016 in Dallas, Texas.   He worked in the oil field industry in Baytown, Texas, then as a Composite Bonder in the aerospace industry at both Triumph Aerospace Structures and Lockheed Martin Corporation.  He was proud of working on the V-22 osprey military aircraft and on the F-35 stealth fighter jet.

In his youth, Kyle played soccer and baseball.  He was an accomplished drummer, taking after his father. Kyle was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan, he and his father enjoyed attending the football games.

Kyle will be forever remembered for his dependability. uplifting spirit, jovial nature, and kind heart.

He is survived by his wife, Lemie Kerssemakers; parents, Mary Katherine and Mark Kerssemakers; children, Kylie and Kayden Kerssmakers; stepchildren, Essence and David Hayes; grandparent, Sally Sharp; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and his Godparents.