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James "Jim" Kilgore September 10, 1942- May 22, 2024
SALISBURY, NC - James "Jim" Emerson Kilgore, 81, of Salisbury, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Giles and Gladys Kilgore, Sister-in-law Brenda Kilgore, Brother-in-law Bob McReynolds, and nephew Jason Kilgore.
He is survived by his wife Debi Kilgore, daughter Jennifer Stokes (Rick), Step-son Shane Martin (Ashley), step-daughter Jennifer Martin, grandsons Aaron Stokes (Katie) and Brayden Stokes, step-grandchildren Jackson Martin (Raemun), Raegan Dangerfield, and Riley Bays. brothers William "Bill" Kilgore, Jerry "Pat" Kilgore (Patricia), and Ray Kilgore (Patricia), sister Gay McReynolds, several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services: The family will hold a celebration of life at the Legion Center located at 300 Legion GQ Street, Granite Quarry, NC 28146 and will receive family and friends from 6:00-8:00 PM on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Kilgore family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneral home.com
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Betty Grady
August 20, 2025
Jim was a kind smart man. He built our log home in Troy. Prayers for the family
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