James Lee Killgrove, 74, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away at home, with his loving wife by his side, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on February 20, 1951, in Millersburg, Ohio, James was the son of the late Reverend James Killgrove, and his wife, the late Fern Irene (Lusk) Killgrove. James was a proud US Marine Corps veteran, having served 8 1/2 years, and also another 4 years in the US Navy, and Army reserves.
Besides his wife Debra, he is survived by two sisters, Ann Gamertsfelder and husband Marvin, PJ Shifferly and husband Larry, and two brothers, David Killgrove and wife Mary, all of Arizona, Mark Killgrove and wife Rhonda, of New London, Ohio, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Jane Vance, and niece, Heather Killgrove.
