Chester J. Kilby
Feb. 11, 1933 - May 25, 2005
Chester James Kilby, 72, passed away May 25, 2005. Funeral services will be
held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 28, from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home,
with Bro. Terry Barnwell officiating. Interment will be in Haley's Grove
Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 27, at the
funeral home.
Mr. Kilby was born Feb. 11, 1933 in Rhea County, the son of Ivory and Irene
(Pelfrey) Kilby.
Born in Crossville, he moved to Ohio in 1957 and returned to Crossville in
1978 where he remained.
He was a friend to everyone who knew him. He was known by all as a very hard
worker. He worked in rock quarry until sickness led to his departure. He
started and operated various companies throughout his working career,
including Triple-K, Kemmer and Kilby Construction, Kilby and Sons Stone
Quarry and farming.
He "semi-retired" in 1978 at age 45 when he moved back to Tennessee. He
continued to work and before long, he started several enterprises including
cutting timber for the sawmill he set up, developing his farm, raising beef
and opening several rock quarries. He enjoyed his work.
In recent years, he enjoyed raising goats and spending time on his farm. He
enjoyed playing (and teasing) his grandchildren. He leaves many wonderful
memories with his children and grandchildren.
He was a most dependable and very generous man, a loving husband, father and
grandfather.
Survivors include his wife, Midge Kilby of Crossville; sons and
daughters-in-law, Bill and Jo Ann Kilby of Crossville, Jim and Jane Kilby of
North Ridgeville, OH, Larry Kilby of Crossville and Lonnie and Deanie Kilby
of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Marie and Dan Tomlinson of
Wakeman, OH, Vickie Smith of Crossville and Rhonda and Doug Clendenon of
Jonesborough, TN; grandchildren, J.D. Tomlinson, Travis Tomlinson, Kelly
Revette, Jason Kilby, Jamie Kilby, Eric Kilby, Jodi Vnangst, Kimberly
Thomson, Jeremy Kilby, Stacy Smith, Lorin Smith, Tyler Clendenon, Chad
Clendenon, Kyle Clendenon, Jake Kilby, Shelby Kilby and Maria Isham;
great-grandchildren, Andrew Vnangst, Nicole Revette, Kurt Revette, Kelsey
Revette, Kathline Goodman and Candace Goodman; and brothers and sisters,
Robert and Alene Kilby of Crossville, Clay and Della Kilby of Crossville,
Lester and Pearl Kilby of Grandview, Millie and Jim Croley of Knoxville,
Mary and Leslie Horan of Crossville, Suzy and Tom Murphy of King, NC and
Martha and Alfred Dishman of Crossville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Donnie
Kilby; sister, Ruth Amonett; and brother, Arthur James Kilby.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Edwards, Hoss Edwards, Larry Kilby, Bill Kilby,
Jim Kilby, Lonnie Kilby, Dan Tomlinson, Jason Kilby, JD Tomlinson and Travis
Tomlinson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Feb. 11, 1933 - May 25, 2005
Chester James Kilby, 72, passed away May 25, 2005. Funeral services will be
held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 28, from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home,
with Bro. Terry Barnwell officiating. Interment will be in Haley's Grove
Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 27, at the
funeral home.
Mr. Kilby was born Feb. 11, 1933 in Rhea County, the son of Ivory and Irene
(Pelfrey) Kilby.
Born in Crossville, he moved to Ohio in 1957 and returned to Crossville in
1978 where he remained.
He was a friend to everyone who knew him. He was known by all as a very hard
worker. He worked in rock quarry until sickness led to his departure. He
started and operated various companies throughout his working career,
including Triple-K, Kemmer and Kilby Construction, Kilby and Sons Stone
Quarry and farming.
He "semi-retired" in 1978 at age 45 when he moved back to Tennessee. He
continued to work and before long, he started several enterprises including
cutting timber for the sawmill he set up, developing his farm, raising beef
and opening several rock quarries. He enjoyed his work.
In recent years, he enjoyed raising goats and spending time on his farm. He
enjoyed playing (and teasing) his grandchildren. He leaves many wonderful
memories with his children and grandchildren.
He was a most dependable and very generous man, a loving husband, father and
grandfather.
Survivors include his wife, Midge Kilby of Crossville; sons and
daughters-in-law, Bill and Jo Ann Kilby of Crossville, Jim and Jane Kilby of
North Ridgeville, OH, Larry Kilby of Crossville and Lonnie and Deanie Kilby
of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Marie and Dan Tomlinson of
Wakeman, OH, Vickie Smith of Crossville and Rhonda and Doug Clendenon of
Jonesborough, TN; grandchildren, J.D. Tomlinson, Travis Tomlinson, Kelly
Revette, Jason Kilby, Jamie Kilby, Eric Kilby, Jodi Vnangst, Kimberly
Thomson, Jeremy Kilby, Stacy Smith, Lorin Smith, Tyler Clendenon, Chad
Clendenon, Kyle Clendenon, Jake Kilby, Shelby Kilby and Maria Isham;
great-grandchildren, Andrew Vnangst, Nicole Revette, Kurt Revette, Kelsey
Revette, Kathline Goodman and Candace Goodman; and brothers and sisters,
Robert and Alene Kilby of Crossville, Clay and Della Kilby of Crossville,
Lester and Pearl Kilby of Grandview, Millie and Jim Croley of Knoxville,
Mary and Leslie Horan of Crossville, Suzy and Tom Murphy of King, NC and
Martha and Alfred Dishman of Crossville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Donnie
Kilby; sister, Ruth Amonett; and brother, Arthur James Kilby.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Edwards, Hoss Edwards, Larry Kilby, Bill Kilby,
Jim Kilby, Lonnie Kilby, Dan Tomlinson, Jason Kilby, JD Tomlinson and Travis
Tomlinson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Chester J. Kilby
Feb. 11, 1933 - May 25, 2005
Chester James Kilby, 72, passed away May 25, 2005. Funeral services will be
held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 28, from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home,
with Bro. Terry Barnwell officiating. Interment will be in Haley's Grove
Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 27, at the
funeral home.
Mr. Kilby was born Feb. 11, 1933 in Rhea County, the son of Ivory and Irene
(Pelfrey) Kilby.
Born in Crossville, he moved to Ohio in 1957 and returned to Crossville in
1978 where he remained.
He was a friend to everyone who knew him. He was known by all as a very hard
worker. He worked in rock quarry until sickness led to his departure. He
started and operated various companies throughout his working career,
including Triple-K, Kemmer and Kilby Construction, Kilby and Sons Stone
Quarry and farming.
He "semi-retired" in 1978 at age 45 when he moved back to Tennessee. He
continued to work and before long, he started several enterprises including
cutting timber for the sawmill he set up, developing his farm, raising beef
and opening several rock quarries. He enjoyed his work.
In recent years, he enjoyed raising goats and spending time on his farm. He
enjoyed playing (and teasing) his grandchildren. He leaves many wonderful
memories with his children and grandchildren.
He was a most dependable and very generous man, a loving husband, father and
grandfather.
Survivors include his wife, Midge Kilby of Crossville; sons and
daughters-in-law, Bill and Jo Ann Kilby of Crossville, Jim and Jane Kilby of
North Ridgeville, OH, Larry Kilby of Crossville and Lonnie and Deanie Kilby
of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Marie and Dan Tomlinson of
Wakeman, OH, Vickie Smith of Crossville and Rhonda and Doug Clendenon of
Jonesborough, TN; grandchildren, J.D. Tomlinson, Travis Tomlinson, Kelly
Revette, Jason Kilby, Jamie Kilby, Eric Kilby, Jodi Vnangst, Kimberly
Thomson, Jeremy Kilby, Stacy Smith, Lorin Smith, Tyler Clendenon, Chad
Clendenon, Kyle Clendenon, Jake Kilby, Shelby Kilby and Maria Isham;
great-grandchildren, Andrew Vnangst, Nicole Revette, Kurt Revette, Kelsey
Revette, Kathline Goodman and Candace Goodman; and brothers and sisters,
Robert and Alene Kilby of Crossville, Clay and Della Kilby of Crossville,
Lester and Pearl Kilby of Grandview, Millie and Jim Croley of Knoxville,
Mary and Leslie Horan of Crossville, Suzy and Tom Murphy of King, NC and
Martha and Alfred Dishman of Crossville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Donnie
Kilby; sister, Ruth Amonett; and brother, Arthur James Kilby.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Edwards, Hoss Edwards, Larry Kilby, Bill Kilby,
Jim Kilby, Lonnie Kilby, Dan Tomlinson, Jason Kilby, JD Tomlinson and Travis
Tomlinson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
Feb. 11, 1933 - May 25, 2005
Chester James Kilby, 72, passed away May 25, 2005. Funeral services will be
held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 28, from the chapel of Bilbrey Funeral Home,
with Bro. Terry Barnwell officiating. Interment will be in Haley's Grove
Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 27, at the
funeral home.
Mr. Kilby was born Feb. 11, 1933 in Rhea County, the son of Ivory and Irene
(Pelfrey) Kilby.
Born in Crossville, he moved to Ohio in 1957 and returned to Crossville in
1978 where he remained.
He was a friend to everyone who knew him. He was known by all as a very hard
worker. He worked in rock quarry until sickness led to his departure. He
started and operated various companies throughout his working career,
including Triple-K, Kemmer and Kilby Construction, Kilby and Sons Stone
Quarry and farming.
He "semi-retired" in 1978 at age 45 when he moved back to Tennessee. He
continued to work and before long, he started several enterprises including
cutting timber for the sawmill he set up, developing his farm, raising beef
and opening several rock quarries. He enjoyed his work.
In recent years, he enjoyed raising goats and spending time on his farm. He
enjoyed playing (and teasing) his grandchildren. He leaves many wonderful
memories with his children and grandchildren.
He was a most dependable and very generous man, a loving husband, father and
grandfather.
Survivors include his wife, Midge Kilby of Crossville; sons and
daughters-in-law, Bill and Jo Ann Kilby of Crossville, Jim and Jane Kilby of
North Ridgeville, OH, Larry Kilby of Crossville and Lonnie and Deanie Kilby
of Crossville; daughters and sons-in-law, Marie and Dan Tomlinson of
Wakeman, OH, Vickie Smith of Crossville and Rhonda and Doug Clendenon of
Jonesborough, TN; grandchildren, J.D. Tomlinson, Travis Tomlinson, Kelly
Revette, Jason Kilby, Jamie Kilby, Eric Kilby, Jodi Vnangst, Kimberly
Thomson, Jeremy Kilby, Stacy Smith, Lorin Smith, Tyler Clendenon, Chad
Clendenon, Kyle Clendenon, Jake Kilby, Shelby Kilby and Maria Isham;
great-grandchildren, Andrew Vnangst, Nicole Revette, Kurt Revette, Kelsey
Revette, Kathline Goodman and Candace Goodman; and brothers and sisters,
Robert and Alene Kilby of Crossville, Clay and Della Kilby of Crossville,
Lester and Pearl Kilby of Grandview, Millie and Jim Croley of Knoxville,
Mary and Leslie Horan of Crossville, Suzy and Tom Murphy of King, NC and
Martha and Alfred Dishman of Crossville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Donnie
Kilby; sister, Ruth Amonett; and brother, Arthur James Kilby.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Edwards, Hoss Edwards, Larry Kilby, Bill Kilby,
Jim Kilby, Lonnie Kilby, Dan Tomlinson, Jason Kilby, JD Tomlinson and Travis
Tomlinson.
Bilbrey Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.
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