Stephen Wayne Killian

Born in Catawba County on October 3, 1951, he was the son of the late Worth and Mae Setzer Killian.

He is survived by his wife Deborah Adcox Killian of the home; sons Bryan Killian and wife Crystal of Franklin, NC and Tyler Killian and wife Kristen of Hickory; granddaughter Georgia Killian of Hickory; grandsons Landen Killian of Hickory, Koen Killian of Hickory, and Brayden Killian of Franklin, NC; his brother David Killian and wife Debbie of Hickory and extended family.

The family will receive friends Friday, May 1, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Hickory Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00 am at Hickory Church of Christ with Dr. Rick Janelle and Tom Keever.

Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to Catawba Valley Cattlemen’s Association Scholarship Fund or Hickory Church of Christ, 1218 Fairgrove Church Road SE, Hickory, NC 28602.

Online condolences may be left at www.hickoryfh.com

Arrangements are with Hickory Funeral Home.