Jack Kilgore

William Jackson Kilgore “Jack”, age 91, of Joelton, Tennessee, died Friday, May 24, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at New Hope Free Will Baptist Church in Joelton at 2:00PM on Wednesday, May 29th, with Bro. Corey Minter and Bro. Tom Malone officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery with his grandsons and son-in-law serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00AM until the hour of service at 2:00PM. Jack was born September 1, 1932 in Smithville, Tennessee. Jack proudly served his country as a Sergeant First Class in the United States Army and the United States Army Reserves. He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as an Electronic Technician for nearly four decades. His days often began before sunrise and long before clocking in at his day job at the Post Office. Jack’s real passion was cattle farming. He owned and operated his farm until the day of his death, a total of 64 years. For those who knew Jack, his love of music was evident. He spoke with a big, loud booming voice, but sang with a beautiful, mellow voice. He was a true county crooner with a knack for guitar playing from a young age. He entertained his fellow troops overseas while in the Army. Jack also hosted “The Jack Kilgore Show” that aired every Saturday live from WSGI radio studios in Springfield, Tennessee. He continued his love of music while playing shows for senior citizen centers where family and friends would come to dance to classic country music. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Kilgore; grandson, William Clinton McKee; siblings, Erie Kilgore, Ruby Hendrix, Virginia “Tootsie” Knepper Amburgy, Frank Kilgore, Jimmy Kilgore, Glen Kilgore, Don Kilgore, Patsy Majors, and Sam Kilgore. Survivors include his son, Jack Mason (Michelle) Kilgore; daughters, Debbie (Mark) Bishop and Tessa (Kevin) Burnett; brothers, Bryant (Dean) Kilgore, Harold (Jackie) Kilgore, and Kelly (Ginny) Kilgore; sisters, Myrtle Ruth Reeder, Gaynell Walker, and Sharon (Roby) Binkley; grandchildren, Jacquelyn Whitt (Chuck), Jenna Zarchin (Max), Mason Kilgore, Kalin Kilgore, Aaron Burnett (Grace), Bryson Burnett (Tori), and Chris Kilgore (Jenny); great-grandchildren, Blake, Jade, Juliette, Brady, Lucy, Emma, and Ava; and great-great-grandchildren, Easton, Drew, and Grey. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Free Will Baptist Church, 1285 New Hope Road, Joelton, Tennessee 37080 AUSTIN & BELL FUNERAL HOME in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146 (615) 746-4433 www.austinandbell.com

Jack Kilgore

September 1, 1932 - May 24, 2024