Jon Brian Kish

Jon Brian Kish, 47, of Merritt Island passed away Monday, June 9, 2014. A gathering of friends will be held Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Beckman-Williamson Funeral Home, 101 N. Brevard Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL.from 3-6pm. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Jon. B. Kish Memorial page on Facebook. All of proceeds will go to the Jon B. Kish Flight for Youth Scholarship which encourages youth to take up aviation. He survived by: three sons Jon C., Tyler, Joseph, his fiancée Melanie Clegg, his brother Kevin, sisters Karen and Stephanie, and his parents Tom and Charlotte. Jon B. Kish was born July 19, 1966 in Cleveland, Ohio to Jon Allen and Charlotte. His brother Kevin was born less than a year later, and his two sisters Stephanie Kuhnsand Karen Gregg were not long after. Jon grew up in St. Petersburg, Fl. At the age of 16, he successfully earned his private pilot's license in St. Petersburg. While attending Northeast High school, he helped build and lived aboard the family sailboat, where he developed a love for the water and boating.There he met Yvette J. Cooper whom he later married and had his three sons, Jon, Tyler, and Joey. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Laurel Kish, Aunt Kathy DiFranco,Grandmother Virginia Fisher, Uncle Stanley Skowronski, and his parents Thomas and Charlotte Gregg. In 1989 he earned a Bachelor's degree from University of South Florida. While at USF he completed the United States Air Force ROTC program and received his officer's commission. It is an enormous understatement to say Jon was tenacious. He always worked very hard and in a variety of fields to support his family. Jon was always known for his unwavering concern for the welfare of his family and his three sons whom he loved deeply. Jon loved life and lived actively. He enjoyed so many interests, including sailing, working with his hands, carpentry, scuba diving, cycling, travelingand especially flying. Jon was currently employed by AAR as part of the Airlift Group, and had worked at a number of Technology and Defense companies throughout his career and was an entrepreneurial small business owner. While leading a very busy life, and married to Ms. Heidi Hughes, he admirably earned a Master's degree in 2008 from the Florida Institute of Technology.He is known for his charitable nature as well and supported causes such as Live Strong and Muscular Dystrophy Association.He loved his local cycling club and Merritt Island Airport. Jon loved people; He is known for being easy-going, and always smiling. He shared his skills, knowledge, talents, and resources unconditionally. Jon's enthusiasm and love for his sons was boundless. He shared his life with his partner Melanie Clegg whom he adored. Jon was loved by many and will always be remembered as an irreplaceable loving father, husband, partner, and friend. nd Charlotte.