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1953
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2015
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Alan KILGORE Obituary
Alan Kilgore
CHESTNUT, IL - Alan R. Kilgore, 61, of Chestnut, Ill., formerly of East Peoria, Ill., passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015, in Mt. Vernon, Ill.
He was born Nov. 8, 1953, in Peoria, Ill., to Wallace Rex and Dorothy Dean (Ahart) Kilgore. He married Carol Van Scoy on May 18, 2002, in Spring Bay, Ill. She survives.
Also surviving are his sons, Daniel Kilgore of Ft. Bragg, N.C., and Rex (Sarah) Kilgore of Sunnyland, Ill.; five grandchildren; three sisters: Sharion (Tom) Webster of Terre Haute, Ind., Carla Koenig of East Peoria and Karen Fennell of St. Louis; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter-in-law, Michelle Kilgore.
Alan was a truck driver since age 16 and enjoyed a career spanning 45 years working for Standard Forwarding out of Decatur, Ill., and Maple Transportation in Bloomington.
He was passionate for Civil War reenactment serving with the 10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry Regiment (NFP) and he was currently serving as an Assistant Chief for the Chestnut Fire Department.
Alan was loved by everyone he met. He was a person whom, upon meeting the first time, you would feel like you had known him your whole life. He was always ready to help a friend in need.
Visitation for Alan will be from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, July 23, 2015, at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria followed by a 7 p.m. funeral service with 10th Regiment Chaplain Randy Cheatham officiating. Additional visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday at Goodwin Funeral Home in Cadiz, Ky., followed by an 11 a.m. graveside service at Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Cadiz, Ky. (between the rivers).
Memorials may be made to: The Chestnut Fire Department or The 10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry Regiment (NFP).
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mercier alex
June 18, 2018
Shannen Mayfield
July 22, 2015
Carol- I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
July 22, 2015
I am very sorry for your loss. I shared the field with Sgt Major at only one event but he left an impression I will never forget. He brought life and excitement to that event and exhibited a passion for both history and the folks there at the time that is without words. God Bless!
1st Sgt Scott (Rockford, TN)
Lynn Ahart
July 22, 2015
I am so sorry that we have lost another one of our family members! I have known Alan for 42 years now! Wow! The memories I have! Alan was the first one to always be there when someone needed help! I know he will be missed byall of us but I am glad he is home now and healthy again! Give hugs to all the family that went before you Alan! Love and miss you!
Call to Arms Ball 2011 SgtMjr, Capt, Mjr
greg kane
July 21, 2015
Capt.
July 21, 2015
The family and I had the priviledge of knowing the SgtMjr for 7 fantastic years. His knowledge of CW history and management of the camp was OUTSTANDING. Every event this year has felt strange without Alan in our camp. Now the void is even larger. He was a great friend and mentor to me, Sandy, Remington and Duke. We are all at a loss for words however his memory will never fade.
Mark Wiedenhoff
July 21, 2015
My condolences to the family and reenactment community for the loss of SGM. I can recall the first and the last time I saw him. He always struck me as as a direct, down to business individual who made the events special. When I saw him, there was a personality that came from within him that I respected and admired. From my military background, he was the Cavalry SGM to the letter.
Linda Randitsas
July 21, 2015
Sorry for your loss, Carol. We have known him since Daniel was starting kindergarden and friends with our son. Our families were together for many years of fun. Hang on to your memories, talk to him, laugh at the goofy things he did and he will stay in your heart and memories forever until you meet again.
July 21, 2015
There will always be a emptiness on the reenacting fields without the SgtMajor. I got to know Alan over the years, and he was ok in my book. I really enjoyed working with him. He will truly be missed. My prayers to his family and their time for healing. 1Sgt. Gunter (Pappy) 3rd Iowa Cav.
Larry Werline
July 21, 2015
Alan will be greatly missed by his Civil War reenacting family. His last duty for me was clearing the streets in Springfield, IL on May 2 at the 150th anniversary Lincoln Funeral procession reenactment. Thanks, Alan, another job well done.
Kathy Kroeger
July 21, 2015
To the family of Alan Kilgore,
As civil war reenactors, we gather a unique family around us at events. Our deepest sympathy to your family as Alan will be missed by those of us who wore the blue. A friend and brother to all.
Kathy & Bruce Kroeger
& All our members
3d Regt Iowa Cavalry
Debbie Hill
July 21, 2015
I will certainly miss the SgtM at the Clayville festivals. Always looked forward to the Saturday nights and having a few snorts of the apple pie from the brown jug! To the Kilgore family and the 10th Illinois Calvary, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rita Hill
July 20, 2015
Clayville festivals will not be the same. Alan was a lot of fun and I will miss him but, never forget him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
July 20, 2015
I will think of Alan everytime I ride Winchester. What a great man.
Tom peacock
Jan Crump
July 20, 2015
Carol,
My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Peace to you and your family.
Christina Holt
July 20, 2015
Carol and the Kilgore Family; my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Please accept my condolences and know that Alan will be missed by many.
DREMA HILDEBRAND
July 20, 2015
Our hearts are broken.Thank you for the wonderful memories that we have to hold on to. Love DREMA SKIP CHAD
Henry Votsmier
July 20, 2015
Thinking of you Carol and the Kilgore family at this time. Everyone will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Wendy and Chuck Milburn
July 20, 2015
Carol this is the toughest thing in life that you will every go through. There are no words to express how sorry we are for your loss. Alan was a dear, sweet man and Chuck and I both loved him dearly. We are here for you if you need us or if you need to get away our home is open to you always. Hugs and love to you and the rest of the family.
Jo Grayson
July 20, 2015
Carol....My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family in this time of sorrow. Know this however, he is now at peace.
July 20, 2015
Our condolences go out to the family of Alan Kilgore. He was a friend and respected by all of us.
Mark McBride and all the boys of the Tri-Valley Civil War Unit
21st IL Vol Infantry
Lourine Lagerlof
July 20, 2015
My deepest sympathy to Carol and the Kilgore family,my prayers are with you all.
July 20, 2015
My heartfelt sympathy to the Kilgore Family. Dave Smith
Dana Land
July 20, 2015
My deepest sympathy to Carol and the Kilgore family,my prayers are with you all. Dana M Land
Sharion Webster
July 20, 2015
There are no words only broken pieces to have to pick up and move on. Alan you won't be here to help this time so please look down and help your old sister get through this...and I know you will.
Love you and give Mom and Dad a big hug for me.
Carol Kilgore
July 19, 2015
Alan, you were the most amazing man in the world and the best thing that ever happened to me. We had 13 wonderful years of marriage and just over 14 years together. What I wouldn't give to have just one more day with you. I am the person I am today because of you. You've taught me so much and I miss you more than you will ever know. I love you dear husband yesterday, today, and always... - Carol
Alice Hegland
July 19, 2015
Our Thoughts and Prayers to the Kilgore Family......Jim and Alice Hegland
July 19, 2015
Knew him only for a very brief time. Meet him at the rail splitter festival in Lincoln, il several years ago when the tenth Illinois volunteer Calvery regiment was doing a camp out. Was very impressed at his knowledge of the tenth and that he would remain in character the entire time we talked. I am a civil war buff and was very pleased and impressed that the other time I saw him was at the civil war medical encampment at the old state capital in Springfield, il. Once again, he was completely in character and never once wavered from 150th speech to modern. HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY THOSE OF US WHO KNEW HIM FROM HIS REENACTMENTS! PRAYERS TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
Ron and Vickie Kirchgessner
July 19, 2015
We send our deepest sympathy to Carol and the Kilgore family. Alan will be missed, as reenactors we are family, his loss affects us all. His memory will be forever in our hearts, and prayers.
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