Billy Lee Kilgo
June 25, 1935 ~ July 6, 2019
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ROCKY MOUNT - Billy Lee Kilgo, age 84, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019. Born in Nash County, NC on June 25, 1935, he was the son of the late Carl Parks Kilgo and Leona Sanderson Kilgo. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Anna Laura Smithson Kilgo; brothers, Dale Wayne Kilgo and Bobby Parks Kilgo; sister, Carla Kay Kilgo; and sister-in-law, Beth Holmes Kilgo, wife of Dale.
Billy was an Army veteran having served in the North Carolina Army National Guard. He worked for many years as an agent in the insurance business before his retirement. Billy was a member of First Baptist Church of Rocky Mount. He enjoyed marveling over old cars as well as watching NASCAR. He and his wife enjoyed many weekend trips to historic Williamsburg, VA with their friends. Billy had a kind and gentle heart and was known for always being ready to help others. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Billy leaves behind to cherish his memory, daughters, Elizabeth Leigh "Beth" Kilgo of Rocky Mount, Angela Kilgo Moss and husband, Bobby, of Red Oak, Laura Kilgo Miller and husband, Bobby, of Nashville. He is also survived by grandchildren, Nick Moss of Red Oak, Jami Best and husband, James, of Winterville, and Jacob and Josh Miller both of Garner; and his nephew, Michael Smithson and wife, Susan, of Clayton; and great-niece, Mollie Smithson.
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Pineview Cemetery with Pastor Luke Lunceford officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
His daughters would like to thank the staff at Hunter Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and UNC Nash Health Care Systems Hospice & Palliative Care for their remarkable care and concern. They would especially like to thank Chrissy and Connie Ivey for their unending love and devoted care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Rocky Mount, 200 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, Dortches Baptist Church, 4776 Dortches Blvd., Rocky Mount, NC 27804, or the Alzheimers Association Eastern NC, 3737 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27612
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 7/10, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
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Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Thursday 7/11, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
A Graveside Burial of Cremains Service will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Pineview Cemetery with Rev. Luke Lunceford officiating.
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Thursday 7/11, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
I am sorry for the loss of your father. God bless you and your family during this time.
I am sorry for the loss of your father. God bless you and your family during this time.
My sympathy to your family. I know it hasn’t been so very long along that you lost your mother. Even though I was in my 40’s when my Mama died and my Daddy had died many years before, I suddenly felt kind of orphaned. My thoughts are with you girls. I was a former neighbor when we were all just children and teenagers.
Angela and Beth and the Kilgo family. I am so very sorry for the loss of Mr. Kilgo. He sounds like a very special man. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Angela and Beth and the Kilgo family. I am so very sorry for the loss of Mr. Kilgo. Please accept my deepest condolences.
I wanted to share what a loving father my dad was to his girls and mama. During the winter months, if there was ice on our cars, our dad was outside scraping our windshields and warming up all our cars. He always made sure my mom had a full take of gas. I can’t remember a time that my mom had to pump gas when dad was able to do it for her. What a wonderful man and dad. My mom and dad were the best and I will miss them forever.
What a beautiful testimony of family love and devotion during the illnesses and passing of Mr. and Mrs. Kilgo! Such a loving couple and devoted daughters!
In memory of Billy Lee Kilgo, V. Gail Proctor lit a candle
Beth, So sorry to learn of your Dad’s passing. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
In memory of Billy Lee Kilgo, Shirley Coley and Family lit a candle
I consider myself Blessed for having the privilege of getting to know both of your parents and each of you girls. I can see why you are such lovable people -you had strong, wise and completely devoted father and mother. Please come visit us here at the nursing home.
I was so saddened to hear of Mr. Kilgore’s passing. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts & prayers. I’m glad I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. & Mrs. Kilgore. They both were very nice and kind people. I will miss seeing u girls @ Hunter Hill Nursing & Rehab. You always took such great care of both your parents. Your family was so special