Hyon "Luke" Kim

Luke is survived by his mother, Su; his wife, Angela; his children, Kyle, Erin, and Sienna; and his brothers, Adam and Nick. He was preceded in death by his father, Suk Ju Kim.

Luke was born on March 21, 1972, in Sunsan, South Korea, to Su Dok Kim and Suk Ju Kim. He married his high school sweetheart, Angela Bryan-Kim, in 2000. Together, they welcomed three children, whom he cherished deeply. His children remember him as a devoted and loving father who encouraged them to always pursue their goals. Luke was known by all who loved him as an incredibly kind-hearted and selfless person, a truly one-of-a-kind man whose warmth and kindness touched everyone he met.

Luke was a hardworking father who built a respected career in ice machines and refrigeration services. Known for his skill, dedication, and reliability, he took great pride in his work and in providing for the family he loved so deeply. Outside of work, he was passionate about cars, finding great joy in building and working on them, and he also loved traveling and the Tampa Bay Lightning.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 7, at 11:00 a.m. at Hillsboro Memorial Gardens, 2323 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511. A celebration of Luke’s life will follow at 607 Greenbriar Drive, Brandon, Florida 33511.

Floral arrangements may be sent to Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to https://gofund.me/068456fe8 in Luke’s memory.