Kyle Curtis Ishmael died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, at his home. He was 29.

Born in Tulsa, Okla., he had been a resident of Vicksburg most of his life. He attended Vicksburg High School and was employed by Motel 6.

He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Tanyia P. and Dale Richardson Jr.

He is survived by a daughter, Kayden Ishmael of Pearl; one sister, Monica Ishmael of Vicksburg; his father, G. Keith Ishmael of Tulsa; his paternal grandparents, Gordon and Betty Ishmael of Tulsa; his maternal grandparents, Harry Pennington of Olive Branch and Pat Pardee of Hettig, Ark.; and nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date by Riles Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Memorial and Honor Program, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 and to Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital, 2500 N. State St., Jackson, MS 39216.