Richard Andrew Kilmer of Chireno passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020, in Nacogdoches at the age of 83. He was born March 11, 1936, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to parents Leland and Esther (Nelson) Kilmer. He graduated from high school in Fort Lauderdale.
Mr. Kilmer proudly served as a Deacon at First Baptist Church Chireno. He was a Christian man who loved the Lord. He worked as a machinist at Nibco in Nacogdoches for 11 years. He was also the owner and operator of Kilmer’s Grocery in Chireno. Some hobbies he enjoyed were fishing and bike riding. He married the love of his life, Rebecca, on April 3, 1965.
Mr. Kilmer was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 53 years, Rebecca Kilmer; brother, Kenneth Kilmer; sisters, Theda Powell and Joyce Kilmer; and brother-in-law, James “Sonny” Tomlinson.
He is survived by his son, Richard Lee Kilmer and wife Faith; daughters, Rebecca Lucius and husband Domingo and Roberta Kilmer; sister, Joanne Wendt and husband David; grandchildren, Nicole Kilmer, Natalie Kilmer, Lauren Kilmer, Jack Kilmer, Domingo Lucius, Jr. and wife Mallory, and Robyn Lucius; nephews, Jim Tomlinson and wife Marelisa and Brian Tomlinson; and special friends, Tommy and Clarice Mooney.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2020, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2020, at First Baptist Church Chireno officiated by Mr. Kilmer's son, Richard Lee Kilmer, assisted by Pastor Mike Belgard. Interment will follow at Lower Chireno Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jack Kilmer, Domingo Lucius, Tommy Mooney, David Smith, Os Smith, Jim Tomlinson, and David Wendt. Honorary pallbearers: Domingo Lucius, Jr. and Brian Tomlinson.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made in Mr. Kilmer’s name to First Baptist Church Chireno Building Fund.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, Nacogdoches.
