James Kilgore

James Kilgore

Funeral services for Mr. James Kilgore will begin at 11:30 AM Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with the Reverends Jack Kern and Richard Green officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Smith County. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Kilgore, 93, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023 at his home.

Mr. Kilgore was a Veteran of The U.S. Coast Guard and worked for many years as a Mechanical Engineer. He also was an investment advisor. He was a passionate Veteran. James was a Christian and a member of Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church of Meridian. He will be remembered as a loving and compassionate husband, a friend to many, and a wonderful storyteller. He often would go out of his way to help others in need. James and Tommie enjoyed traveling and cruising in their retirement.

James is survived by his wife of over 20 years, Tommie Jean Kilgore; his bonus children, Buddy Burton (Connie), Vicky Kern (Jack), Carolyn Holcombe, Brenda Burton, and Lori Chiodo. Grandchildren Ryland Kern (Jenny), Kalyn Knight, Casey Phillips (Justin), Brittney Cruise (Jamie), Kelsey Jenney (Zeke), Jenny Burton, Regan Baysinger (Jonathan), and Cheyanne Chiodo and nine great-grandchildren. His niece Patricia Davis (Larry); nephew Mark Kilgore and a host of extended family members.

Mr. Kilgore is preceded in death by his wife, Rosalynn Kilgore; his parents, Ira and Mary Kilgore; grandchildren, Jacob Burton and infant twins; his brother, John Kilgore (Nora H); his sister, Doris McKinley (James); Nephew, James Timothy McKinley; and Niece: Kristen Nicole Davis.

Online condolences may be expressed at robertbarhamffh.com.

The Kilgore family will receive guests from 10:30 AM until 11:15 AM prior to funeral rites at the funeral home.