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1936
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2024
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Roy Killion Obituary
April 29, 1936 - May 16, 2024
Fresno, California - Called home to the Lord at age 88, Roy was Region Chief for CDF/CalFire 1984-1991, Elder at OEFC, Peace Officer, Chaplain, Navy Veteran, watercolor artist, & singer in a quartet. Survived by wife, Shirley Killion, children- Tina (Tom) Bailey, Lisa (Joe) Gleason, & Matt (Shelley) Killion; & his six grandchildren. Memorial Service held at 2pm Saturday, June 15th at Whitehurst Sullivan Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Evangel Home.
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Peoples Church
June 7, 2024
Shirley and family, Thinking of you in the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort as you take time to remember a life well-lived & well=loved! With caring. Amy Lee
Johnnie an Debra Steinert
June 5, 2024
Dearest people one can ever meet.
Roy and Shirley were in our Sunday School class, they are pure joy.
Roy will be missed by so many.
Blessings dear Shirley.
Sharon Torrence o
May 26, 2024
So sad to hear of Roy´s passing. I work with Roy back when he was in Sacramento. I worked in prevention at TCU. My condolences to his family. Such a nice person
Mark Foote
May 26, 2024
We are sad to hear of Roy´s passing. We´ve known Shirley and Roy for 40+ years and always enjoyed them immensely. Roy was very caring and had a great sense of humor! Our condolences to Shirley and the family.
Susan & Mark Foote
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Jon Brothers
May 21, 2024
I carry a very special memory of Chief Killion, as he was the guest speaker at my 1984 FAE graduation ceremony in Ione. The words of encouragement he imparted to the students of my class, as well as the dedication by the Academy staff, helped to mold our futures as CDF employees. I was honored to shake his hand as I received my diploma and the photo I have of that moment is absolutely priceless... Heaven holds a special place for a Firefighter and I´m confident he is filling a very special and spiritual role amongst his brothers and sisters. Rest in Peace Chief.
Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Chapel
May 26, 2024
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Julia Gindorf
May 20, 2024
Ahhh! He´s in the presence of His beloved Savior! Happy for him, but he will be missed! He used to help out at MOPS at OEFC, and he´d always meet me at my car and count my kids to make sure I had them all. I loved his sense of humor and joyful spirit. His was a life well- lived. My condolences to Shirley and family.
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2:00 p.m.
Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home836 E. Nees Ave., Fresno, CA 93720
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