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Steven Killian Obituary
April 23, 1943 - January 26, 2026
Steven "Steve" Vernon Killian, age 82, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. Steve was born in Catawba County on Friday, April 23, 1943 to the late Roy E. Kilian and Beulah L. Killian.
Steve was a good man who loved his family and friends. He was a veteran of the US Army. Steve retired from Hickory Chair after 50 years, where he worked as an upholster. Steve always had a big garden that he was very proud of. You could walk through his garden and would never see a weed. He loved to go fishing whenever he could, especially when he was on his boat. Steve and Linda enjoyed taking day trips. They rarely missed a home game at Hickory Crawdads' stadium, and they enjoyed taking trips to Dollywood. Steve was a member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church.
Those left to cherish Steve's memory are his beloved wife of 46 years, Linda McCaslin Killian; brother, Leroy J. Killian; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Visitation will be held at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, located at 4420 County Home Rd., Conover, North Carolina, 28613 on February 3, 2026, from 11 to 11:45 a.m.
A funeral service with military honors will follow at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church on February 3, 2026, at 12 p.m., with Reverend Dr. Deborah Frye officiating.
Burial will take place following the service at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 4420 County Home Rd., Conover, North Carolina, 28613.
Condolences may be sent to the Killian family at www.drumfh-conover.com
The Killian family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Conover, NC.
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509 1st Ave South Conover, NC 28613
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