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MICHAEL L. KILGORE Michael L. Kilgore, 65, died August 1, 2012 in Loxahatchee Groves after a one-year battle with cancer. Mike passed in the home he built and loved surrounded by his devoted family. Mike wore many hats in his lifetime, beginning in Marathon, FL where he was born and started working at a very young age on his uncle's commercial fishing boat. Through the years he had a refrigeration business and motorcycle repair business. He was still employed by Pratt & Whitney, where he had worked for 35 years and worked his way up the ladder to become an Administrative Systems Analyst. He is survived by wife, Connie; son, Michael L. Kilgore, Jr. and family of Salina, KS; daughter, Mary Deiser and family of St. Joe, MO; sister, Mary Ann Kilgore of West Palm Beach, and beloved niece, Kimberley Bolton and husband, Jonathan of Royal Palm Beach. Also surviving are three devoted step-children, Richard Mills, Russell Mills and Randie Scott, several grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was very fond of his extended family in Connecticut and loved spending time there playing golf and fishing. A Memorial Service for Mike will be held on Sunday, August 5 at 3:00 PM at the Palms West Funeral Parlor in Royal Palm Beach. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Memories and Condolences
for MICHAEL KILGORE
August 1, 2013
Today 8/1/2012 Was the day you left. Don't know how long it seems like.Just can't beleive you watching down on us, Instead of here. Trying hard Boss
Fishing Fun
July 28, 2013
Built by the pond where Mike would sit
Rick Mills
July 28, 2013
December 14, 2012
Rick Mills
December 14, 2012
Thanksgiving sure was diffrent without you.Thinking of you. Rick
November 6, 2012
Doing my best to take care of mom boss.Think about you every day.Still seems like a dream that you are gone.Help us carry on from above Retire.I.P Miss you beyond words.Rick
Lori Renn
November 2, 2012
Connie,My Prayers are with you & your family.
Lori Renn
November 2, 2012
Dear Connie & Family,
I just found about Mike's passing & wanted to send my thoughts & prayers to the family. My deepest condolences. Lori Renn
One of the last fishing trips(sick with his cancer) But still enjoyed the day.
August 20, 2012
Deb Russell
August 5, 2012
Although I did not know Mike, I do know his devoted wife Connie, and realize what a terrible loss this is to her and her family. My sympathy and thoughts are with you.
Rick Mills
August 5, 2012
Mike (the boss) was a combination of the most intelligent, thoughtful and devoted person I have ever know in my life. He was truly the pillar of our family. We will think and pray for him daily. Rick Mills and Family
Ed Ward
August 4, 2012
Mike was a true friend. He will always be remembered by his friends that raced for him from his K.T.M.Shop.The motorcycle world will remember Mike as an owner/racer. His many friends at Pratt & Whitney will also remember him. We are truly sorry for the loss and our thoughts are with his family.
Richard Callahan
August 4, 2012
Mike worked for me when I was the Supervisor for HVAC in Florida. Mike had a duel roll at that time for he was also the Union Representative for our group. It was not often but when issues came up Mike could change hats and fight for what he thought was right for his fellow bargaining unit employee. Instead of butting heads we always seemed to work out a solution agreeable to both of us. Mike was a whiz with computers and I went to him many times with problems that he always seemed to work out. To Mike's family, I am sorry for your loss.
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