Jerry Jerome Kilson

Jerry Jerome Kilson, 89, of Russellville, Missouri passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026 at his residence in Russellville, Missouri.  He was born January 29, 1937 in Waterloo, Iowa the son of the late Archie William and Hermoine Evelyn (Zeran) Kilson.  On September 14, 1957 in Phillipsburg, Missouri he was united in marriage to Janice (Graves) Kilson who survives of the home.
 

Other survivors include,

Daughters, Teri Eschenbrenner (Jack) of Versailles, MO; Gayla Denney of Versailles, MO

Sons, Timothy Kilson (Patricia) of Lebanon, MO; Stephen Kilson (Julianne) of Kearney, MO; Philip Kilson (DeeDee) of Russellville, MO; Mark Kilson (Nina) of Olean, MO; Thomas Matthew Kilson of Alpena AR; James Kilson (Kimberly) of Kirksville, MO

Grandchildren, Paul Denney (Katie); Katie Zapata (Adrian); Travis Kilson (Rebecca); Sharayah Kono (Kolton); Justine Paige Clubb (Charles); Shane Kilson (Amanda); Jesse Kilson; Samantha Taggart (Chase); Taylor Elkins (Kyle); Alivia Porter (Connor); Seth Kilson (Elizabeth); Kelsie Wallace; Morgan Kilson; Hayden Kilson & Noah Kilson

Great-Grandchildren, Sawyer Denney, Piper Denney, Emily Zapata, Hailey Zapata, Aiden Zapata, Naomi Kilson, Maye Kilson, Daniel Kilson, Karis Kilson, Addison Thompson, Liam Hiestand, Harlow Kono, Dempsey Kono, Aubrey Clubb, Jaxon Clubb, Karson Kilson, Nova Kilson, Haven Kilson, Avery Kilson, Jordyn Kilson, Brylie Taggart, Charlotte Taggart, Beckham Elkins, Dane Elkins, Leroy Porter, July Porter, Lane Kilson, Kylee Wallace, Skylar Wallace, & Jacetyn Mansfield

Brother-in-law, Jack Graves; Sisters-in-law, Donna Graves; Sherron Gillham (Kenneth)

Along with his parents, a brother-in-law, Jerry Graves and a sister-in-law, Remonia Graves preceded him in death.

Jerry proudly served in the United States Army National Guard.  Jerry was lovingly married to Janice for 69 years.  He was a minister for over 65 years.  He was involved and instrumental in planting over 30 churches throughout the state of Missouri.  He started MOVE which was a church planting organization.  He was a farmer who loved the outdoors and was a voracious reader. His greatest loves were his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and spending time with his ever-growing, big family.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Eugene Christian Church in Eugene, MO with Mark Kummer, Larry Richardson and Daryl Struemph officiating.  Full Military Honors will be presented.  Private Family Interment will be held at a later date.

Memorials in his name are suggested to the Missouri Operation for Vigorous Evangelism or SHOW-ME Christian Youth Home.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon, MO. 

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