Curtis Lee Kilby, 86, of Clayton, passed Sunday, May 22, with his family at his side after an extended illness.
Curtis was born in Rabun County to the late Ferd and Oza Coffee Kilby. He was proud to have served his country in the U.S. Army. Curtis enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, but was most passionate about farming.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed nothing more than large family gatherings with his children, siblings, in-laws and all of their children. He was a member of Persimmon Church of God and attended faithfully.
In addition to his parents, Curtis was preceded in death by first wife Hazel Mitchell Kilby, second wife Nancy Collins Kilby; and four brothers Carl Kilby, Claude Kilby, Furman Kilby and Coyt Kilby.
He is survived by one son Rodney Kilby (Peanut) of Clayton; one daughter Karen Hooper (Frederick) of Clayton; one step-son Troy Webb (Cathy) of Cornelia; one stepdaughter Vickie Majors of Charlotte; four brothers, Jimmy Kilby, Fred Kilby, Dwight Kilby, Deleano Kilby; two sisters, Tina Lee, Brenda Kilby; four grandchildren, Summer Kilby Justus, Cassie Kilby, Kirk Kilby, Darren Hooper; and one great-grandchild Peyton Ashe. A number of nieces and nephews also survive.
The family received friends Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at Beck Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m.
Funeral service was held Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Persimmon Church of God, with the Rev. Teddy King and Glenville Nichols officiating. Burial followed at Persimmon Community Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers and in honor of Curtis, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Beck Funeral Home at 898 US-441, Clayton, Georgia 30525 or to the Sid Weber Memorial Cancer Fund at P.O. Box 485 in Rabun Gap, Georgia 30568.
Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, was in charge of the arrangements. An online memorial register book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.
The Clayton Tribune, May 26, 2016