Charles "Charlie" Wesley Kilpatrick

Charles “Charlie” Kilpatrick, age 82, of Winder, GA, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. During his life, he worked as a probation officer for Georgia’s Pardons and Paroles. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Charlie was an active member of Winder First United Methodist Church and the Methodist Men’s Club. He was also a member of the Winder Kiwanis Club and the Lion’s Club. Golfing and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were among his favorite things to do. Charlie was preceded in death by his wife, Imogene Smith Kilpatrick; and his parents, Bryant Whitfield and Marie Kilpatrick. Survivors include his three sons, Wesley (Harriet) Kilpatrick of Winder, Barry Kilpatrick (fiancé Tonya Wood) of Hoschton, GA, and Eric (Lisa) Kilpatrick of Olney, MD; a sister, Dorothy McBrayer of Canton, GA; eight grandchildren, Brandon Kilpatrick of Greer, SC, Brian Kilpatrick of Winder, Dean and Ella Kilpatrick of Olney, MD, Adam (Kim) Kilpatrick of Loganville, GA, Leah Hannaford of Raeford, NC, Jett Bowen of Athens, GA and Jori Bowen of Oakwood, GA; and one great-grandchild, Joshua Hannaford. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 pm at Smith Funeral Home, Winder, on Thursday, May 16, 2013. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home on Friday, May 17, 2013 with the Reverends Terry Tippens and Larry Rary, Ret. officiating. The burial will follow the service at Barrow Memorial Gardens, Winder. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Hospice House, 1660 Jennings Mill Rd, Bogart, GA 30622. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.