Robert Louis Kite

Robert Louis Kite, 79, of Amarillo, TX, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors. 

Robert was born December 5, 1945, in Perryton, TX to Robert and Alberta Kite. He worked as an Internal Auditor in the West Texas State University Business Office for 26 years (1972–1998) and later served his community as a Funeral Director for 11 years (1998–2009).

He married Suzan in 1982, and they shared 43 wonderful years together. Robert loved sharing games, especially Shanghai and Gin Rummy, with anyone willing to play. He was a loyal fan of the Dallas Cowboys and later the Detroit Lions.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Alberta Kite, and sisters Alice Faye Emery and Pam Kite.

He is survived by his loving wife Suzan, and their beloved dog, Patches; children: Mike and wife Wendy of Amarillo, Sherri Wood of Bushland, Diane Norat and husband Paul of Edmond, OK, Justin Kite and Jennifer Vinyard of Amarillo, and Josh Kite and wife Shannon of Amarillo; grandchildren: Amy, Trey, William, Thomas, Elizabeth, Lance, Brandon, Amanda, Nikki, Karli, Angela, Karson, Griffin, Everitt, and Grayson; and great-grandchildren: James, Myles, Isabel, Alice, Olivia, Jonah, Sarah, Lydia, Gabe, Luke, and Samuel.

Robert will be remembered for his kindness, his love of family, and the joy he brought into the lives of others.