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1928
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2010
J.N. Killough Obituary
Visitation for Mr. Killough will be 7 -8 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at Bratcher Funeral Home, 401 W. Woodard St., Denison.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2010 at Bratcher Funeral Home Chapel, with Jan Kelly officiating. Pallbearers will be Billy Killough, Phil Shaffer, Arnold Ramey, Keith Bates, David Belcher, Mac Westbrook, Chuck Neal and Tim Neal. Masonic services will be held graveside at Cedarlawn Memorial Park, 5805 Texoma Parkway, Sherman following the funeral service.
J.N. was born on Dec. 7, 1928 in Childress County, the son of John Burris Killough and Ona Hicks Killough. On Jan. 4, 1951 he married Katheryn Laverne Pedigo. He was an owner operator trucker for 43 years; was very active in the Masonic Lodge and loved his lodge brothers and was also a member of the Church of Church faith.
J.N. is survived by his wife, Katheryn Laverne of Denison; son J. David Killough and wife Sharon of Paris; daughter Lisa McAden of Plano; sister Gwen Thomas of Savoy; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and son Rick L. Killough.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Bratcher Funeral Home, 401 W. Woodard St., Denison. For further information, please call the funeral home at (903) 465-2323, or for an online obituary, directions or to leave a condolence, please go to www.bratcherfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for J.N. Killough
May 13, 2010
Our condolences to the family of Mr. J.N. Killough. We thank you for entrusting your loved one to us and to our care. It has been a blessing, privilege and honor to have helped care for Mr. Killough. May God continue to comfort your hearts, and may He keep you always in His gracious and loving care.
Blessings!
David Smith
Janet Ihne
Bereavement Coordinators
Heart to Heart Hospice of Texas
Sharon Vest-Ward
April 29, 2010
Laverne, David and Katie,
I feel very fortunate to have known J.N. - from being a kid growing up - hanging out at your home - to later in life - being J.N.'s friend. He was such a joy to visit with - always inspirational and had that never ending smile! He was a great husband, dad and friend and will be missed by all who knew him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
April 29, 2010
Laverne,David & Katie, I'm so sorry to hear of J.N.'s passing, he will be missed,but not forgotten.He was a great mentor, extremely patient & always encouraging.His memory was amazing,he added & gave so much to Masonary . My life has been enriched by knowing him.
Brent Preston
Samuel & Andrea Mitchell
April 29, 2010
What a great man that we will never forget! May the Lord be with you and give you peace..
Debi Snider
April 28, 2010
I have such fond memories of my Great Uncle J.N., he was always smiling!
My condolences to David, Laverne and family.
Debi (Kimberling) Snider
(Clover's daughter)
April 28, 2010
David and Sharon, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I've know him pretty much all my life. Me and David were running buddies all through junior and high school. I haven't seen Mr. Killough in many years but he was always one cool dude! God BLess, Pat McMahan
Rodney Owens
April 28, 2010
J.N was as professional as they come from trucking to masonry he gave 110% he will be truly missed by all that knew him
David Spradlin
April 28, 2010
J.N. was good man, always was in a good mood and I won't forget he worked in my masonic degrees. He will truely be missed by all who knew him.Formerly from Denison.
Steve Cherry
April 28, 2010
"A just and upright Mason" that will be sorely missed in Lodge.
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