Columbus, OH — Gerald Douglas Kilgore Jr., 81, died in his home on Nov. 11, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born to Muriel and Gerald Sr. on Dec. 18, 1942, in Norway, Maine.
Mr. Kilgore was an extremely hardworking man and an excellent provider for not only his family whom he loved more than life itself, but also to whoever needed a little extra help. He never looked away from anyone who fell on hard times, often popping up unexpectedly with food, furniture, some of his homemade liniment or a check in hand with no expectations of receiving anything in return. His generosity reached hundreds, if not thousands, throughout his long, beautiful life.
He was married to Geraldine Nava (Lauzon) in 1962 and shortly after had two beautiful daughters, Norma Jean Nadeau born in 1963 and Robin Lynn Morey born in 1967.
He is survived by his daughters and their husbands, Jeffrey Nadeau and Leslie Morey; grandchildren, Lori Peters, Whitny Walker, Tia Pratt and Troy Morey; great-grandchildren, Isaah Carman, Brody Walker, Brennan Walker, Bryson Walker and Beckett Morey; siblings, Dennis (Jeanie), Peter (Sharon), Ronnie, Sherry (Mike) Hachey, Penny (Charlie) Allen, and Barry (Tammy); and the love of his life, Angel, his 3-year old Doberman. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Eddie and Albert.
Mr. Kilgore wore many hats along with being a father, grandfather and brother. He was a 32nd Mason, a Shriner and a Lion’s Club member. He proudly served the Town of Paris as Selectman from 1994-2016.
He was a true horseman at heart. He owned, trained and drove many winners. His pride and joy was Joe’s The Best, the “son he never had.” The gray horse won the Maine Sires Stakes championship in 2007.
Mr. Kilgore also ran a successful construction company, Kilgore’s Construction, that was not limited to just construction as he was the epitome of the phrase “Jack Of All Trades.”
He liked to stay well informed about his community even though he wasn’t active in the community as much as he would have liked in his later years. He also enjoyed informing friends and family of the inside scoop, no matter how many times he had to repeat the same story. He made such an impact on everyone he met, and his family would like you to join us in a celebration of life.
Family and friends may attend visitation on Friday (Nov. 22) from 5-7 p.m. at Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris. Memorial services will be held on Saturday (Nov. 23) at 2 p.m. at the Moss Brook Church, 496 High Street, South Paris.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Moss Brook Church, P.O. Box 217, South Paris, ME 04281.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Kara Paine for home healthcare during this last year of his life.
Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com.