Jerry Kilby

Mr. Jerry Kilby, age 74 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 at his home.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Mountain Valley Baptist Church in North Wilkesboro with Rev. Doug Prevette, Rev. Scott Church and Rev. Glenn Dancy, III officiating.  Burial with military honors by VFW Post 1142 will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service at the church.

Jerry was born October 12, 1947 in Wilkes County to Sylvan and Ella Maie Faw Kilby.  He was an avid outdoorsman where he liked to go camping to find peace.  He was also interested in and loved antique trucks. He was a Veteran of the United States Army where he served in Vietnam.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Jerry is survived by his wife Pamela Israel Kilby of the home, one son; Jerry (Bud) Sylvan Kilby, three grandchildren and one great grandchild, one sister; Virginia K. Caudill and husband Gary of Millers Creek, and one brother; Terry Kilby and wife Janice of Millers Creek. Jerry had several nieces and nephews that he loved very much.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Baptist Children’s Home, P.O. Box 338, Thomasville, NC  27361.

The family requests that all in attendance please wear a mask and observe social distancing.

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