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Robert Killian Obituary

Robert (Bob) Edward Killian, of Kingwood,TX, died August 19, 2013. He was born Jan. 24, 1927 in Lincoln County, NC. He's survived by his wife of 64 years, Frances Tilson Killian. He is survived by their children, Sandi Rogers of Cypress, Donna Murray of Spring, Cindy Klausmeyer and her husband, Kevin, of Houston, Robert Killian, Jr and his wife Elanna, of Kingwood, and Debbie Shrader and her husband, Tom, of Katy; grandchildren, Justin Rogers, Michael and Lauren Klausmeyer, Clint, Cheska, Chyler, and Colton Killian, and Zachary Shrader; great grandchildren, Tristan and Cody Rogers and Corbin Killian.

Bob graduated from Lincolnton High School in Lincolnton, NC in 1944. He served in the army in Italy from 1945-1946. He graduated from The University of North Carolina in 1951. Bob spent his entire career at General Electric Credit Corporation before retiring as a Regional Manager at the age of 62.

Bob was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather and will be deeply missed.

Bob's funeral was held Aug. 31 at Kingwood Funeral Home. More info at their website. In lieu of flowers, please donate to woundedwarriorproject.org.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Kingwood Observer from Sep. 2 to Sep. 15, 2013.

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Debbie Shrader

August 19, 2018

Today is the 5th year of your passing. It doesn't seem that long ago but then it seems like so long. We miss you so much. I still expect you to be sitting in your chair at the table or on your couch. I miss seeing you, hearing your voice and your stories and definitely your advise. I miss your hugs the most!!! I know you will always be apart of me and in my heart forever, no one can ever take that away from me. I love love love you so much!!! Miss miss miss you!! XOXOXOXO

Debbie Shrader

September 18, 2013

I love you so much and missing my Daddy more every day that goes by.

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