William Kenneth Kilby

William Kenneth Kilby obituary, Louisville, KY

William Kenneth Kilby

William Kilby Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 20, 2025.
Louisville - William Kenneth "Bill" Kilby, 71, of Louisville, KY, passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2025. He was born on October 27, 1953. Bill was an avid vegetable gardener, animal lover, and NASCAR fan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Beatrice (Padgett) and Price Meek, and brothers David and Ralph Kilby. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Sherry (Black); children Nick (Michelle) Kilby and Sarah Dugan; and seven grandchildren: Harper and Andrew Kilby; and Dolan, Noella, Webber, Addie, and Maxwell Dugan.

Services will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the Kentucky Humane Society.

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