James Albert Killian Sr.

James Albert Killian, Sr, 57, passed away Monday morning, December 31, 2012, at the Salisbury VA Medical Center. Born January 30, 1955 in Lincolnton, NC, he was a son of the late Marvin Killian, Sr. and Margie G. Farmer Killian. Jimmy had honorably served his country as a proud member of the US Marines. A certified ASE mechanic, who could fix anything, he had worked for various car dealerships and also with Shell Oil Company, as a refinery inspector. A hard working man, Jimmy was also a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, George E. Cleary. Family members include his wife, Bonnie Killian, his sons, Eric J. Cleary (Yvette) and James Killian Jr. (Julie); his daughter, Jamie M. Fuzette; sisters, Linda Lombardo (Joseph), Rhonda Barton (Howard) and Eva Bachenheimer (Don); brothers, Marvin Killian (Cindy Borden) and Alan Killian (Sandra), grandchildren, Eric Matlock, Aaron Cleary, Evan Bass, Cooper and Amelia Killian and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be at held at 11:00 am Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at the Salisbury National Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the US Marine and the Rowan County Veterans Honor Guard.