Tony was born December 28, 1944 in Lincoln, California to Winfield Wesley Kilmer and Pearl Nellie Mae. He was one of 5 siblings and is survived by his sister Sharran Howe and her husband Wesley Howe. Tony had 3 half sisters, Beverly, Ray and Charlene.
Tony served in the U.S. Navy from 1962-1966. He was a boiler repairman on the USS Midway where he developed lung ailments due to asbestos on the ship.
Tony and Linda were married June 18, 1971. They were together more than 50 years. They had 3 daughters, Tracy, Heather and Serena. Tony has 9 grandkids. Six granddaughters, Miriah, Denette, Paige, Hailie, Abby, and Mackenzie. Ten years ago they adopted one of their grandsons, Jerryth. They also took in his two brothers, Mitchell and Tyler.
Tony was a jack-of-many trades, the longest of which was a drywall finisher. Tony was an avid hunter, he loved his shooting and was a state champ for Siloutte Pistol Shooting and Archery in his youth.
He will be missed by many and was truly loved.
