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James Kilgore Obituary

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

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Kingsport Times-News on Jun. 7, 2024.

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Celebration of Life

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Legion Center

Legion GQ Street, Granite Quarry, NC

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