Jimmy Kilgore

Jimmy Kilgore obituary, Greeneville, TN

Jimmy Kilgore

Jimmy Kilgore Obituary

Published by Legacy on Oct. 1, 2025.
Jimmy D Kilgore, age 91, of the Sunnyside community, passed away, Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center.
He is survived by his wife Thelma Williams Kilgore, one daughter Kathy (Teddy) Clowers, one son Terry Kilgore (Robin). Grandchildren and their spouses Kelly and Brandon Kilday, Nikki and Brad Tweed, Chris Cox, great grandchildren Waverly Kilday, Tyler and Ashley Cox, stepchildren Verna Gail and Steve West, Patty Woods.
Mr. Kilgore was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Kilgore.
He was the son of the late Charlie and Letha Kilgore.
He retired from Magnavox/Phillips Consumer Electronics in 1997. He was a master woodworker and enjoyed mowing.
Graveside services will be Friday at 10:00 am in Greenelawn Memory Gardens with Caleb Winstead officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet at 9:45 on Friday morning for graveside services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Loves Memorial Church, 2380 Poplar Springs Rd, Greeneville, TN 37743.

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