Wayne Lee Kilgore, 78 of Huntsville, Texas, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018, with his family by his side. He was born May 25, 1940 in Red Level, Alabama to Allen Decatur and Leavic (Brooks) Kilgore. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend to many. He was a cowboy, singer, musician and family man. He enjoyed singing and writing country music, and released his first CD, “Lookin’ Back,” at the age of 75. He was president and CEO of a family operated business since 1955.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sandra (Wheeler) Kilgore of Huntsville; sons, Kenny Kilgore and wife, Kala of Conroe; Randy Kilgore and wife, Madelyn of Willis; Joe Kilgore and wife, Lucy of Richmond; and Kelly Kilgore and Brooke Dailing of Montgomery; grandchildren, Jake Kilgore and wife, Crystal; Rusty Kilgore and wife, Tara; Lindsey Kilgore and Henry Avery; Larry Owens and wife, Cindy; Eric Owens and Megan Seay; Kelsey and Brody Kilgore; Dillon and Elizabeth Kilgore and Jacob and Amy; Kannon and Milan Kilgore; along with great-grandchildren; Katelynn Cody, Kaitlyn "Skeet" Kilgore, Allie Kilgore and Carter Kilgore; Rhegan Maynard and Masen Owens and McKenna Jefferies; Aiya Owen, Addie Owen and Anika Mae Owen. He is also survived by his sisters, Regina LaRue, Marilyn Morrison and Gloria Sedita. He is preceded in death by his parents.
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