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James Kilgore Obituary
July 25, 1941 – March 11, 2024
ALPHARETTA, GA - James (Jim) Innis Kilgore passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024 at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife of almost 62 years, Charlotte Jones Kilgore, daughter Jamie Kilgore Sachs, son-in-law David Sachs, grandchildren Olivia, Naomi, and Leo Sachs, and brothers Gene and Tom Kilgore.
Jim was born in Nickelsville, VA on July 25, 1941. He was a 1960 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and served 6 years in the Virginia National Guard. He went on to a 33-year career at Eastman Chemical Company followed by 10 years at BJ Motors in Pennington Gap, VA. Jim was a Master Mason and Shriner for most of his adult life. He also loved his time coaching girls softball and was an avid fan of Gate City High School sports. He was active in Crossroads Methodist Church. Jim was a devoted father and grandfather and he loved to brag about his grandkids to anyone who would listen.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Edith Kilgore.
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Mary Helen Goins
August 19, 2024
The world lost a great, brilliant, Godly man that I believe was an Angel to some, and Heaven gained a Angel. But we all know when our time on earth is done it's time to carry on to our FOREVER HOME to be with Our FATHER it's not to look at it as tho we was robbed of our time with our loved ones, family or friend but to thank God for blessing us with the time we had with them.
ROY
March 30, 2024
I was trained by Jim, aka big dog in bld.3. He was a hoot to work with. I called him the king of one liners. This old place just got a little darker because of Jims Passing. He was so much fun to work with.
Sheila Parker
March 29, 2024
Charlotte, I was so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I hope all your good memories will sustain you during this difficult time. Love and prayers , Sheila Pierson Parker
Tim Seaton
March 29, 2024
Charolette,
So sorry to hear of Jim´s passing. I was blessed to serve on many Emmaus teams with him. He was a great man. He loved serving others. He was also a great cook. I have many great memories of him. Barbara and I will keep you in our prayers.
God bless.
Tim and Barbara Seaton.
Susie Rutledge
March 29, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love and hugs.
Donald and Jerri Carter
March 28, 2024
We are so sorry to hear this, we have always loved this family. Charlotte, our prayers are with you.
Bob and Nancy Cole
March 28, 2024
We consider Charlotte and Jim Kilgore two of the finest people made! Great Christian people who reflect HIS WORD. GOD BLESS each of you!! Bob and Nancy Cole, unit E
Philip Price
March 28, 2024
Sorry to hear this, I worked with Jim all of his 33 years at Eastman. We had some good times. Condolences to the family.
Brenda & Brownie Price
March 28, 2024
Charlotte and family. We are very sorry to hear the sad news of Jim's passing. Sending love and prayers your way.
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