Red was born May 21, 1936 in Fruita, Colorado, son of the late Levi Killgore and Willie West Killgore. He grew up on his family’s cattle ranch in Colorado and held many jobs before joining the United States Army where he served over eight years. After the military he began living in Virginia where he retired from the DC Metro System. In Virginia he met his wife Yoshiko “Yoshi” and was married for 35 years. Red’s hobbies included woodworking, fishing, and playing pool. He was an active member of Brunswick Islands Baptist Church as well as a member of Shallotte Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his loving wife, Yoshiko “Yoshi” Killgore of Supply; daughter, Nancy Sullivan and husband Carroll; grandson, Mike Sullivan; and great grandchildren, Marshall Metro and Mikayla Sullivan; and his canine companion Jackie.
Funeral services will be Thursday, June 23, 2022 at two o’clock in the afternoon at Brunswick Islands Baptist Church with Reverend Keith McKinney officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from 1:00 – 2:00 at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 955 Mercy Lane, Bolivia, NC 28422.
Memorial condolences may be made at www.shallottefunerals.com
White Funeral and Cremation Service, 3660 Express Drive, Shallotte, North Carolina.
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