Mr. Kilpatrick was born May 11, 1928 in Halifax County to the late Matthew Ransom Kilpatrick, Sr. and Edith Switzer Kilpatrick. A veteran of the U.S. Army, who also worked for 32 years with Champion Paper Company, Mr. Kilpatrick loved sports and excelled in all sports in his younger days.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Jennings Kilpatrick.
Mr. Kilpatrick is survived by his wife Katherine West Kilpatrick; two sisters Elsie Edwards of Seaboard and Phyllis Jenkins and husband Murril of Lake Gaston. He is also survived by a special nephew Kenny Jenkins and wife Vickie, and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial celebration of Mr. Kilpatrick’s life will be held Tuesday, August 20th, 2013 at 7:00 PM at the home of his nephew Kenny Jenkins, 1119 Georgia Ave. Roanoke Rapids, NC.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association 7272 Greenville Avenue Dallas, TX 75231.
Online condolences may be made at www.hockadayfs.com
