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Fred Kilgore Obituary
February 6, 2026
Fred Kilgore passed from this life and entered into his heavenly home on Friday, February 6, at Holston Manor Nursing Home.
Fred was a faithful member of Christ Church Kingsport, which he helped to build 71 years ago. He was best friends with Pastor Richard Dice, and his wife, Rose Dice. He retired from Eastman Chemical Company. Surviving are his special nieces; Velma Peters and Nancy Cole, and many other nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Nell Kilgore; mother, Bertha Kilgore; father, Isaac Kilgore; sisters, Estel Marshall, Mrs. Ralph Evans, Holly Young, and his brothers, Milbourne Kilgore, J.W. Kilgore, Glenn Kilgore, and Jimmy Kilgore.
Committal Services will be held on Thursday, February 12, at 2:00 at East Lawn Funeral Home in the chapel.
East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park are honored to take care of Mr. Fred Kilgore and his family and friends at this time.
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