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C O L Y E R Kirk Klein Colyer, left us at midnight on June 9, 2010, surrounded by his family, to join our Heavenly Father. Mr. Colyer was born on January 30, 1956. He was preceded in death by his father, retired green beret, Joe B. Colyer; maternal grandparents, A. Lloyd M. Klein and E. Charlotte Klein of San Antonio; paternal grandparents, Joe M. Colyer and Nan R. Colyer. Kirk is survived by mother, Charlotte Klein Colyer; sister, Kathy A. Colyer; brothers, Carl Colyer, John Colyer, Anthony Colyer and wife Joyce Colyer, aunts, uncles, two nieces, four nephews and many cousins. As a young man in Boy Scouts, Kirk became Order of the Arrow, with a sash crowded with merit badges, graduated Winston Churchill High School, and became a Jaycee helping orphans. Working a holiday rest stop in 1979, his rating was a first "5-Star". Kirk drove the political wagon for "Nelson Wolff" and soon earned that same wagon. In Balcones Heights, TX, Kirk won City Council by one vote, serving two terms and then went onto win youngest mayor anywhere. He created the first "Free Enterprise Parade" and passed out newsletters monthly, with family. Kirk was the first male to graduate from IWC in business and Political Science and became President and Owner of "Colyer Ins. Agency". Kirk met with President Gerald Ford, President Ronald Regan, Mayor Clint Eastwood, in California and actor Robert Urick and Lou "The Hulk" Ferrigno. Thru travels and helping people in all walks; Kirk created friend-ships that stretched miles. For years he chaired nonprofit organizations, charity auctions, was a director of Martin Ball, Santa's helper. This year, Kirk's nephew, Luke A. Colyer received Rey Feo Colyer Scholarship for the first time. Kirk was El Rey Feo XLIX 49th. He had women in his court for the first time and his mother was the Queen. In 1996, he was named Who's Who in the World and in 1999, Who's Who in America and was Lulac "Gringo" Council # 4896 President. Kirk's last medal came for bravery with Cancer. For each true friend, Kirk leaves behind his spark and flame. Heartfelt thanks to all of the Doctors, Nurses and those helping, praying, caring and to Jamie. SERVICES Visitation will begin at 4:00 PM on Friday, June 11 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North with a Rosary at 7:00 PM. Private graveside services will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery.

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Kirk Klein Colyer

January 30, 1956 - June 9, 2010