Kais R. Khoury

Kais R. Khoury, 28 years young of Camby, passed from this life suddenly and unexpectedly in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 3, 2023. He was born in Amman, Jordan on March 16, 1995, to Ramzi Khoury and Rebecca Carter. Rambunctious and onery from a young age, Kais excelled from the start, walking at the tender age of 9 months, challenging his mother to find his next hiding spot where she would find him sleeping peacefully. The protective big brother, he was loyal to his sister, Yasmine, and best friends with his little brothers Micah and Zeid. Traveling the world from the get-go, Kais lived in many places in his time, including Saudi Arabia, China, South Africa, Jordan and the United States, before settling in Camby where he was known as “Paco”, during his middle school years. Here he met his best friend and soulmate, Jessica, in the eighth grade. He moved to Saudi Arabia where he began his musical career with the school band. He continued this and became a proud graduate with the class of 2013 from Keystone High School in Pennsylvania. After graduation, Kais continued his studies at Colorado Tech University earning a B.A. in Psychology, while holding a double major in Neuroscience. Most recently he was working on his master’s degree in Curriculum and School Counseling to fulfill his dream of being a mentor and counselor to the youth. A former manager at AT&T in Greenwood, he worked his way up the company ladder earning the position of Supervisor for all the stores in Indiana. Most recently he was employed with Ladd Scape, LLC. as a social marketer and director. Landing back in Camby, Kais reconnected with Jessica while at the Old Settler’s Fair, where he gallantly did his best to win her a prize. Fast friends from the beginning, Kais and Jess found themselves deeply in love, bringing their pride and joy into the world on February 24, 2020, Laith Khoury, a tiny 4lb, 15 oz bundle of joy that changed their world forever. An entrepreneur at heart and creative, Kais was gifted with a new idea daily. With music engrained in his soul, he was a gifted musician who taught himself to play the piano as well as the guitar and other instruments, and composed beats on his laptop that he would share with the world. Creating musical compilations with his cousin, Dustin Danger, the pair wrote songs that were Grammy nominated. A truly unique and beautiful man from the inside out, Kais was inherently kind, generous, and had an extremely huge heart. He never met a stranger, had a hilarious sense of humor that could bring out the best laughs, even in the stuffiest of crowds. He knew his audience and kept them forever entertained with his charm and wit. With his magnetic personality, all around him were drawn to his vivacious spirit. A brilliant communicator, Kais was able to genuinely have conversations with his beloved paternal grandfather who is suffering with dementia, also explaining to his family the trials and tribulations they would go through. When Kais Ramzi Khoury closed his eyes for the very last time, he left a trail of broken hearts and tomorrows that will never be. He will be profoundly missed by all who were blessed to know and love him. He leaves behind his devoted wife, Jessica (Wetherbee) Khoury of Camby; three and a half year old son, Laith Khoury of Camby; mother, Rebecca Carter (husband, Louis Rethelford) of Camby/Doha Qatar; father, Ramzi Khoury (wife, Samar Stephan) of Amman, Jordan; siblings, Yasmine Khoury and Micah Blignaut both of Camby/Doha Qatar, and Zeid Khoury of Amman, Jordan; grandparents, Robert and Rose Carter of Catlin, IL, and Elia and Viola Khoury of Amman, Jordan; as well as several aunts and uncles and many cousins. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Friends and family may visit from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the funeral home. An additional hour of visitation will be held on Saturday, June 10 at 10:00am until a Celebration of Life Service that will begin promptly at 11:00am, with Pastor Keenan Steinway officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to Kais' most important priority, the security of his son, Laith via http://spot.fund/fnrn1sc. To share a favorite story, send an online condolence to the family, or light a candle in Kais’ memory, please visit his tribute page at www.lightmemorial.com.

Tributes

Kais R. Khoury

March 16, 1995 - June 3, 2023