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John Burton Kilpatrick, Jr. (J. B.) of Fayetteville, died on Friday, September 10, 2010 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital after an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 13, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Cedar Creek Baptist Church with Dr. John Peverett and Ken Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Kilpatrick was a native of Duplin County, born to John Burton Kilpatrick, Sr. and Dolly Teachey Kilpatrick of Teachey, NC. He was predeceased by his parents and a sister, Dorothy K. Petersen.
Mr. Kilpatrick is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Mildred Fort Kilpatrick, a son and his wife, John Burton Kilpatrick, III (Burt) and Kristen Grady Kilpatrick, and three grandchildren, Tyler Burton Kilpatrick, Anna Cate Kilpatrick and Lucas Christian Kilpatrick, all of Wilmington, N.C. Also surviving are a sister, Lois K. Cooper of Wilmington and brothers, Stanley Kilpatrick of Wilmington and Graham Kilpatrick and wife, Shelby of Wallace. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews on both the Kilpatrick and the Fort side of the family.
Mr. Kilpatrick was a Navy veteran, having joined at the age of 17. Upon completing his service, he enrolled in Guilford College and graduated with honors with a BS degree in History.
In 1957 he became employed by Automatic Electric Co, a division of General Telephone Co., which is now known as Alcatel-Lucent Technology. He began his training in Fayetteville and then was transferred to numerous states in his contract jobs for the company. In 1964 he was transferred back to Fayetteville as Installation Supervisor for a contract job with Carolina Telephone Co. where he met his future wife, Mildred. They were married in 1967 and lived in several states before transferring back to Fayetteville in 1971. He retired in 1992 with 35 years of service.
Mr. Kilpatrick was an active member of Teachey Baptist Church, Teachey, N.C., in his youth and later an active member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church. He was a very gentle, quiet man, who was dependable, patient and kind and will be missed by his family and all who knew him.
Flowers or donations may be sent in memory of Mr. Kilpatrick to Cedar Creek Baptist Church.
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Memories and Condolences
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September 15, 2010
Dear Ms Mildred, I am so sorry for your loss...I know Mr. J.B. was a special man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cindy (Devane)Sanders
Shelby Lee
September 14, 2010
Mildred, I have just read of John's death and I would like to express my smpathy to you and your family. May GOD be your comfort.
September 13, 2010
My deepest sympathy to you and the entire family.Your Friend @ Cracker Barrel Nina Bostic
Sheila Willis
September 13, 2010
Burt, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts & prayers are with your family at this time. Sheila (Klutz) Willis
September 13, 2010
My deepest sympathy is extended to you and the entire family. florence warren, Williston Middle School
September 12, 2010
Hi Mildred and family! Sorry we could not get to services etc. We are with you in thought and prayer. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
With love, Edith and J.F. Devane
Laura & Glen Vairin
September 12, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm sorry we couldn't make it back for the funeral. We love you!
Richard and Margaret Adams
September 12, 2010
Our sincerest sympathy to you and your family.We, will miss, J.B. He was a special man.
Richard and Margaret Adams
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