Rufus Franklin Kiser

Rufus Franklin Kiser, 82, of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025.

Rufus was born May 7, 1942, in Carter County, Kentucky, the son of Wallie J.  and Pearlie (Parker) Kiser. He married his high school sweetheart, Overta (Hylton) Kiser. He was a family man, and not only loved his grandchildren, but also loved to spend time with them. 

He is survived by his children: Gerri Kiser George, Robin Kiser, Kathleen Kiser Shank, and Patrick Kiser all of Mansfield; grandchildren: Jason (Kim) Ruley, Richard Shank, Rachel Shank (Joe) Dumas, and Joseph Shank; great-grandchildren: Samuel, Elizabeth, Grayson, and Everleigh; sisters: Gracie Porter of Grayson, KY and Dottie Collins of Minnie, KY.

Rufus was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Overta; and two brothers: Ottis and Cecil Kiser.

No services will be observed at this time.

Werner-Gompf Funeral Services, ltd., 1106 Park Avenue East, Mansfield, is assisting the family with the arrangements. 

          Little deeds of kindness,

          Little words of love,

          Make our earth an Eden,

          Like the heaven above.

          Little drops of water,

          Little grains of sand,

          Make the mighty ocean

          And the pleasant land.

          So the little moments,

          Humble though they be,

          Make the mighty ages

          Of eternity.

          Julia A. Carney

                   “Little Things”

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