Mr. Jerry David Killian

Conover – Jerry David Killian, 80 of Conover, NC went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on February 2nd, 1945, in Catawba County, NC, Jerry was the son of the late Joe Carson and Byrlea Bumgarner Killian. Jerry worked as a machinist, a welder and a maintenance person his entire life. He was employed by Drillers Service for 19 years and Siecor/Corning for 19 years and finished his career at Classic Leather, Inc.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death his 4 brothers, Howard Killian, Sam Killian, Dwight Killian and wife, Betty and Steve Killian; his sister, Judy Wilson and husband, Bill; his stepson, Curtis Gragg and a step-grandson, Dallas Gragg.

Those left to cherish his memory include the love of his life, Jane Gragg Morrison; his son, David Killian and wife, Sherry; his son, Mark Killian and wife, Teresa; his stepson, Ritchie Gragg and wife, Teresa; 9 grandchildren, Faith Killian, Grace Killian, Heather Letterman, Alexander Letterman and wife, Brittany, Anita Boyles and husband, Kevin, Tyler Gragg, Timothy Gragg, Cody Gragg, and Chris Gragg and wife, Amanda;

9 great grandchildren, Travis Gragg, Abby Gragg, Alexis Dennis, Kinslee Letterman, Gavin Boyles, Curtis Gragg, Ansleigh Gragg, Landon Gragg and Mason Gragg; his brother, Robert Killian and wife, Nancy; 3 sisters-in-law, Annie Killian, Dot Killian and Phyllis Killian.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Catawba Funeral Home on Friday June 27th, 2025, at11:00 am with Pastor Troy Grant officiating. Jerry will be laid to rest following the service at Catawba Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Carolina Caring of Newton in Jerry’s name.

Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.

The Killian Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.