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A loving husband and father, he was very involved in coaching little league baseball, ROTC, and was a Boy Scout Leader as his children were growing up. He enjoyed fishing in Redfish tournaments. He loved spending time with family and friends, especially his children and grandbabies.
He is survived by his wife: Susan Ballard Kilgore of Crawfordville; sons: George Joseph "Joey" (Kellery) Kilgore Jr. and Chet Lawrence Kilgore, all of Crawfordville; mother: Gladys Stevens Kilgore of Crawfordville; sisters: Robin Stevens of Spring Creek, Paula (Hank Agerton) Kilgore of Panacea, and Cyndi (Tommy Roddenberry) Kilgore Tice of Crawfordville. Two grandchildren and numerous other family members also survive. He was preceded in death by his father: George Kilgore of Spring Creek.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Panacea Full Gospel Assembly, Panacea, Florida with Pastor B.B. Barwick and Reverend Lyle Evans officiating. Interment will follow at Debra Nell Cemetery in Spring Creek. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 10, 2014 at Panacea Full Gospel Assembly in Panacea. Arrangements are under the care and direction of FORBES FUNERAL HOME, Lake City, Florida. 386-752-5212. Please sign the online guestbook at http://www.forbesfuneralhome.net/
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Parker Lynch
April 27, 2025
I am best friends with his Grandson, Kaden, and I was curious to see what happened. Rest in peace, Jody.
Bridget
October 3, 2023
Thoughts and prayers to Jody's family on this day of remembrance. Jody such a kind soul who was taking to soon. As the best boss I've ever had, he was a great leader and business man. A man with ingreity and compassion touched many lives. You will always be loved and missed Jody Kilgore.
Amy Kelly
October 24, 2014
Dear Kilgore Family, on behalf of the Franklin County Building Department we are so sorry to hear of this great loss. Jody has always been a great contractor to work with and he will be missed. God bless and our prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Amy Kelly
Franklin County Building Dept.
October 20, 2014
It saddens ma to he the news of Jody passing; his family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Grady Martin
Debbie Sam Chris Craig DeeDee Barber
October 12, 2014
The Barber Family, Sam Debbie Chris & Craig, DeeDee, Wish to express Our Condolences for the Kilgore Family, He, Chet and FamilyWas a part of Our Scouting Family. My Boys & Husband was so happy having known Jody, I and my daughter had the pleasure of knowing him as well, Jody was such a delight to spend time with, So funny and intellegent, Helpful and loved his boys and wife. A TRUE Friend to anyone and everyone that crossed his path, We were Proud to Call Him FRIEND. Jody will be missed by anyone and everyone who crossed his path, We will ALWAYS remember his Kind and Loving ways. So Sorry for his Early Departure from this Life But the Lord has Gained a beautiful Flower that will Blossom Forever, He will stay in Full Bloom in Our Hearts Forever, (Formally from Crawfordvill But Now Havana FL)Our Thoughts are with You Susan And Boys, And Kilgore Family
Bridget Stevens
October 11, 2014
Truly such a tragic loss for his family. One of the kindest people I've ever known and I was very fortunate to have him as a boss, he was the best boss ever!, A smart man,,Jody a very kind soul, he would help in anyway he could, My prayers to the family and especially his mother Ms.Gladys ,,,,
Bridget Stevens
October 11, 2014
Truly such a tragic loss for his family. One of the kindest people I've ever known and I was very fortunate to have him as a boss, he was the best boss ever!, A smart man,,Jody a very kind soul, he would help in anyway he could, My prayers to the family and especially his mother Ms.Gladys ,,,,
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