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Home My WebLink About2-14-03Strunk Funeral Home - Sebastian JONES EARL "JODY" KIGHT, JR. ( February 10, 1962 - September 2, 2025 ) Jones Earl Kight Jr. known as "Jody" of Micco, FL passed away peacefully August 21, 2025 with family by his side. Born February 10, 1962 in Melbourne, FL to the proud parents, Jones `Earl' Kight Sr. and Caroline Cain Kight of Micco, FL. Jody was a commercial fisherman, repairman and handyman. He worked for "Cash in Recycling Center" in Roseland. He loved being on the river, the ocean and being outdoors. He had a passion for taking photos of the sun coming up over the river at the Sebastian bridge and he would share them with us. He enjoyed cooking and grilling. His favorite was his fried mullet and grilled chicken wings. Holidays you knew he had the smoker going. He never met a stranger and was always there to lend a helping hand. Everyone knew him for his big heart, honesty and humor, which he kept till the end. He was loved and will be missed by family and many friends. He is predeceased by his beloved father Jones `Earl' Kight, Sr. Jody is survived by his life partner Julie Pelletier of Micco, loving mother Caroline Kight of Micco, sister "Sis" Joy Crisp (John) of Micco, treasured niece Renee Martin (Mike) of St. Cloud, FL, loved nephew John Crisp Jr. of Micco, adored 2 great nieces Penelope and Caroline, and great nephew Michael, 1 aunt and many cousins. A Celebration of Life will be held at Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 12:00 -1:00 pm with a Memorial Service following at 1:00 pm. No graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to William Childs Hospice House, 381 Medplex Parkway, Palm Bay, FL 32907. State of Florida, Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics BURIAL TRANSIT PERMIT HEALTH DATE PRINTED: August 27, 2025 TRACKING NUMBER: 2025154696 1. DECEDENT INFORMATION Name of Deceased Date of Death JONES EARL KIGHT JR Augusl2l, 2025 Place of Death - County City, Town or Location Name of facility, or street address if not a facility BREVARD PALM BAY WLLIAM CHILDS HOSPICE HOUSE Name and Address of Funeral Home/Direct Disposal Establishment Fla. Lic. No./Reg. No. Phone Number STRUNK FUNERAL HOME. SEBASTIAN F041870 F041870 (772) 589-1000 1623 N CENTRAL AVE SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, 32958 Funeral Director/Direct Disposer Fla. Lic. No./Reg. No. SANDRA ASSUNTA MASTRANDO F764131 Medical Verification Statement Staff at the certifying physician's office, was contacted on 08/22/2025 by the funeral director listed above; he/she indicated that GARY CARL DANA, certifying physician, will complete and sign the medical certification of cause of death within 72 hours. 2. BURIAL - TRANSIT PERMIT The Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics hereby grants permission to dispose of this body in accordance with Chapter 382, Florida Statutes. Permit Number: 2025-F041870-5126 Date Issued: August 22, 2025 State Registrar 3. AUTHORIZATION for CREMATION, DISSECTION, BURIAL -AT -SEA, or HOSPITAL DISPOSITION Authorization given by Medical Examiner District 18 Approval Number: C25-08458 4. CEMETERY OR CREMATORY Place of Disposition: VERO BEACH CREMATORY Method of Disposition: CREMATION Date of Disposition: EDRS maintains all statutorily required information regarding the death record and related burial transit permit, therefore, returning the permit to the county health department is no longer required. If the Place of Final Disposition wishes to retain the copy of the permit for their file they may do so. DH 326E, 10/12 64V-1.011, Florida Administrative Code Name In. � ` C— 04- ` Unit Block / L( Lot Date of Mark -out / — ` .� Date of Burial / _ /—S-- 1-- Name of Furneral Home 5A- ,/,J,- - Authorized by� Funeral Director's Request to City of Sebastian for Burial Opening in Sebastian Municipal Cemetery Contact Information: City Clerk's Office Cathy Testa City Hall, 1225 Main Street Sebastian, FL 32958 Phone (772) 388-8209 ctesta Oweiwofsebastian.om Funeral Home: Strunk Funeral Home Address:1623 N Central Ave, Sebastian FL 32958 Phone:772-589-1000 (Check) ❑ Open Burial Lot Open Cremains Lot ❑ Open Columbarium Niche Unit Block Lot Unit 2 Block14 Lot Unit Block Niche Burial Date and Service Time: 09/15/2025 12:OOPM ( Um Placed above Dad) Deceased Name: Jones Earl Kight Name and Signature of Lot Owner or Representative: (Must provide proper documentation of ownership) Print Name Signature Date Address Phone Number I certify that I have determined the owner i of the above -described site that all site fees and administrative fees have been paid and autho ' ed opening of same. Name and Signature of Licensed a ector: Sandy Mastrando 09/04/2025 Print Name ature>00� Date I certify that I have checked the ownership information by viewing the owner's deed and confirming with Clerk's Office and that all fees have been paid: Cemetery Certification: / 9-_ JSO, — metery Dates This form is to be provided to Clerk's Office for permanent record upon completion. 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