William “Billy” Francis Kilian, age 90, passed away peacefully on October 20th, 2020. He was a loving husband to his wife of 67 years, Joyce Ann Kilian, a devoted father to his daughter Sharon Ann Kilian, his son Glenn G Kilian, and his daughter-in-law Roxann Kilian. He was born and raised in New Orleans where he graduated from Holy Cross High School. He briefly attended Loyola University on a basketball scholarship before being drafted into the United States Army. He served as a mortarman in combat in Korea until he was transferred to the 8th Army honor guard in Seoul. In 1953, he was selected to carry the 8th Army colors for the inaugural parade of President Dwight D. Eisenhower in Washington DC. It was an experience he loved to retell. In a newspaper article he was quoted as saying, “It was the Greatest thrill a kid could ever have”. Eventually, he retired from the river front after a long career with the New Orleans Clerks and Checkers Union. His faith and his family were always at the center of his life. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. No memorial is planned. Instead, remember him as the kind and joyous person he was. An online guestbook is available at gracenorthshore.com.