Paul Howard Kilpatrick

1949 - 2019

Paul Howard Kilpatrick, born August 29, 1949, in Monroeville, AL passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at his home with his wife Donna and daughter Gina by his side, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Paul has lived in Abita Springs since 1970 and was employed by Larry Loyd Construction Company as a heavy equipment operator for over 40 years. He was known for being very humble, honest and hard-working. Paul was an inspiration and mentor to many young men over the years. Paul was loved by everyone who knew him, even if they had just met him. Other survivors besides Donna and Gina along with her husband Jason Harper, are Paula Schmitz; sisters Marilyn "Molly" (Toot) Robertson and Melanie Kilpatrick of Mobile, AL. Paul's mother-in-law, Iris (Louis) Salzer of Abita Springs; brother-in-law Perry Bennett of Abita Springs; and sister-in-law, Patti (Len) McEntire of Rome, GA. Paul is also survived by many nieces, nephews, godchildren, friends and family. Paul is preceded in death by his father, Marion Edward Kilpatrick, Jr.; his mother Irene (Helverston) Kilpatrick Hayles; brothers Robert, John, Fredrick, Marion "Woody" and Charles; and sisters, Shelby Scruggs, Faith, Mary and Sue Kilpatrick. Funeral arrangements will be handled by E.J. Fielding Funeral Home. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation from 9:00 am until 11:00 am Friday, November 15, 2019 with a service to follow. Interment in Abita Springs Cemetery. Due to the outstanding care that he received, memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in honor of Paul. Donations may made at https://marybird.org/giving/. Please sign the E.J. Fielding Funeral Home online Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.