James Michael Kephart

DAPHNE James Michael Kephart passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2010 in Fairhope at the age of 49.  He was a native of Albuquerque, NM and a resident of Daphne.  Mike retired from the U.S. Coast Guard in 2005 as Senior Chief Petty Officer with twenty-five years of service. He is survived by his son, Kevin L. Kephart of Creede, CO;  father, Frank E. Kephart of Farmington, NM; mother, Elizabeth Beyer of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; two sisters, Caryn Neidhold of Reno, NV,  Kim Aull of Calgary, Alberta, Canada;  a brother, Bob Kephart of Boston, MA and best friend and ex-wife, Cindy Harris of Creede, CO.A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 5:00 pm at Christ Presbyterian Church in Daphne.  A graveside service will be held Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 11:00 AM from Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the BBVA 'Compass' Bank,  28000 U. S. Hwy 98, Daphne, AL. 36526, C/O Education Trust Fund for Kevin Kephart. ARRANGEMENTS BYWOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES& CREMATORY, INC.27409 U. S. HIGHWAY 98DAPHNE, AL  36526www.wolfefuneralhome.net