Robert Walter Killian

Robert Walter Killian, age 79, of Maggie Valley, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at his residence. Robert was born in Sevierville, TN, on April 19, 1943, to the late Tom and Mattie Knight Killian. He enjoyed bear hunting, fishing, working, and talking. Most of all Robert loved his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Makaila Coffman; and sisters, Harriet Jimison and Dorothy Edwards.

Robert is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Darlene Jaynes Killian; daughters, Lawanda Ramirez, Valinda Cortez, Ravonda Swimmer and husband Josh Swimmer, and Jessika Morgan; sons, Robbie Mintz and Jayden Killian; grandchildren, Brittani and Drew Mauldin, Tyler Perez, Aaliyah and Isaiah Swimmer (Brandi); special great-grandson, Sawyer Swimmer and Caleb Coffman and other great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will held at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 24, in the chapel of Garrett Funerals and Cremations with the Rev. Dr. Mark Golden officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30-2:00 pm prior to the service at the funeral home. Private burial will be held at Garrett-Hillcrest Memorial Park at a later date.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.garrettfuneralsandcremations.com for the Killian family.