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David Walter Kilpatrick
1940 - 2025
BORN
1940
DIED
2025
David Kilpatrick Obituary
July 1, 1940 - August 9, 2025
Palm Coast, Florida - David Walter Kilpatrick, age 85, passed away on August 9, 2025, at Advent Health Hospital in Palm Coast, Florida.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Elizabeth Kilpatrick, his brother, Larry Kilpatrick, his children, Donna Emge (Frank), Terry Gray (Jimmy), Paige Fenske (Wayne), Robert Kilpatrick, Kenneth Taylor, Jr. (Amanda), and Robert Taylor (Melanie). He also leaves behind 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and many other beloved family members and close friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelly and Walter Kilpatrick, his sister, Jean Struzenski, his brothers, John Kilpatrick and Thomas Kilpatrick, and two grandchildren, Ryan Fenske and Julie Reddick.
Besides being proud of his family, David also took great pride in his veteran status, having served 20 years as an engineman aboard diesel submarines in the United States Navy. His service record includes two tours in Vietnam. Following his military career, he dedicated 30 years as a truck and bus diesel mechanics instructor at Robert Morgan Vocational Technical Institute in Miami, FL.
David was an active community volunteer giving time to the VFW, local food bank, DAV, Flagler County schools, and The Humane Society. He was also a proud member of the Sub Vets, VFW, and DAV. In his free time, David enjoyed fishing, traveling, cooking, spending time with friends, helping neighbors, and above all, being with his wife and family.
A private service will be held at the Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, Florida, to honor his life and service.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations in David's honor to one of the following organizations:
VFW Post 8696 - Palm Coast, FL (Contact directly for preferred donation method)
www.vfwpost8696.org 386-446-8696 [email protected]
47 Old Kings Rd N., Palm Coast, FL 32137
National MS Society - Mid-South Florida
www.nationalmssociety.org
Cure SMA - Arkansas Chapter
www.curesma.org/cure-sma-arkansas-chapter-announced
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Memories and Condolences
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James Johnson
Yesterday
We all will miss Dave in our weekly Wednesday luncheons . We fellow Vietnam Veterans will miss you being part of our special group . Plus, I´ll never will forget you running over my front lawn with your car , attending our Super Bowl party. Rest in peace Dave , your spirit lives on with us
Jim
Norris Dahl
August 22, 2025
Dave I enjoyed our Wednesday lunches with our Vietnam combat group. You shared some interesting stories about your service in Vietnam. And of course everyone enjoyed that peanut brittle that you and your wife made and you were kind enough to share. Hope the pain of Dave´s passing will be eased with the passage of time.
Douglas Andrew.
August 21, 2025
Dave was my colleague at Robert Morgan for many years. He was the founding diesel instructor at the school and was well admired by his students, administrators and fellow teachers. He left a great legacy and will be missed.
Larry Kilpatrick
August 20, 2025
David is now with our sister Jean and brother John in Heaven. They are forever in my heart. May family and friends provide the love and comfort to you Liz and the rest of your family during this time of sorrow.
Lisa Kilpatrick
August 20, 2025
Lisa Kilpatrick
August 20, 2025
Our deepest condolences to Elizabeth and the entire family. You are in our prayers-may God grant you strength, comfort, and love during this difficult time. Grateful for the memories. Uncle David will be deeply missed.
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