Howard Kilgore

Howard Jay Kilgore fell asleep in death on Tuesday August 10, 2021 at the age of 81.. Howard is survived by his loving wife of forty-two years, Homalyne Rogers Kilgore; his children with Carolyn Barcafar Kilgore (deceased), Lisa Kilgore Kelly, Devin Wade Kilgore and Kimberly Kilgore Page (Troy); his children of the heart with Homalyne; Pamela Roemer, Russell Roemer (Brenda), Rodney Roemer (Donna), Lorrie Dunford (Jeff), Randy Roemer, Rhonda Johnson (Roland). He was Poppy Jay to 22 grand-children, 29 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild along with a large number of extended family including nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, his beloved brother Eldon and his older sister Louella Humble. He was born on October 26, 1939 in Dublin, Texas to parents Jack and Lorene Kilgore. Baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on July 15th, 1966. 55 years of serving Jehovah. He loved working with his hands by working on cars, fishing and camping. All of the boys learned their automotive craft at his side. His daughters learned what it meant to be loved by a man of great caliber. His deep fried catfish was second to none. Finishing off the carton of Vanilla ice cream at nights was one of his few flaws.