1929
Edgar
2012
Edgar Kilgore
November 27, 1929 — March 23, 2012
Edgar Edward Kilgore, 82, Independence, MO passed away Friday, March 23, 2012 at his home.
Ed was born November 27, 1929 in Parthenon, AR, the son of Beecher and Jewel (Casey) Kilgore. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, and received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Ed retired as a supervisor from General Mills in 1994 after 42 years of service. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting deer and mushrooms, growing tomatoes, and fishing. Ed especially loved spending time with his large family and grandchildren.
Survivors include his loving wife, Joyce, of 36 years; his nine children, Gayla McDowell; Randy Kilgore; Connie Dyer and husband, Roger Watson; Kim Sturm and husband, Jerry; Tim Dennis and wife, Pam; John O'Brien and wife, Andrea; Lisa Giroux and husband, Moe; Aaron O'Brien and wife, Amy; Paul Kilgore and wife, Jennifer; 25 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; two sisters; one brother; and many others who called him Grandpa Ed.
He was preceded in death by one brother, three sisters, and his parents.
A visitation to celebrate Ed’s life will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Memorial contributions are suggested to Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care or Summit Grove Community of Christ.
Ed was born November 27, 1929 in Parthenon, AR, the son of Beecher and Jewel (Casey) Kilgore. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, and received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Ed retired as a supervisor from General Mills in 1994 after 42 years of service. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting deer and mushrooms, growing tomatoes, and fishing. Ed especially loved spending time with his large family and grandchildren.
Survivors include his loving wife, Joyce, of 36 years; his nine children, Gayla McDowell; Randy Kilgore; Connie Dyer and husband, Roger Watson; Kim Sturm and husband, Jerry; Tim Dennis and wife, Pam; John O'Brien and wife, Andrea; Lisa Giroux and husband, Moe; Aaron O'Brien and wife, Amy; Paul Kilgore and wife, Jennifer; 25 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; two sisters; one brother; and many others who called him Grandpa Ed.
He was preceded in death by one brother, three sisters, and his parents.
A visitation to celebrate Ed’s life will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Memorial contributions are suggested to Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care or Summit Grove Community of Christ.
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