Billy Kilpatrick

Billy Darwin Kilpatrick, 61, of Abilene, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, May 28, 2016 from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident.

Billy was born October 7, 1954 to Bill and Dorothy Kilpatrick. He married the love of his life, Gaila Kilpatrick on October 12, 1984. He graduated from Cooper High School in the class of 1973 and enrolled at Hardin Simmons University where he earned a degree in geology. Billy spent his career as an independent geologist and oil operator. He was founder and owner of Kilpatrick Production, Inc. in Abilene.

As an active member of the Second Chance Cowboy Church in Clyde, TX he was involved in the church's chuck wagon ministry.

Billy was a loving husband, father, grandfather and community activist in the Abilene area. Billy treasured nearly 32 years of marriage to Gaila. Above all the things that he enjoyed, family was paramount to Billy. He and his sons built and lifetime of memories through FFA and livestock shows around Texas while raising and showing pigs. He also enjoyed sharing one of his life's passions, team roping, with his family and many friends.

In the Abilene community Billy's impact and philanthropy will surely be missed. The Kilpatrick family founded the Bilbo Golf Tournament in 1982, whose proceeds went to help the Ben Richey Boys Ranch and New Horizons. Billy chaired the Bilbo and was active every year keeping the books and playing in the tournament. Billy started the Gilbert Cook Memorial Scholarship Team Roping. Through the Community Foundation of Abilene, this event helped establish an endowment for youth scholarships throughout the Big Country. Billy also started the BBQ lunch for buyers at the Taylor County Livestock Show to raise additional money for kids whose livestock made the sale. He also sponsored buckles for show champions.

Billy is survived by his wife, Gaila; three sons, Bo Kilpatrick and wife Katie of San Antonio, Tanner Kilpatrick of Bryan, and Chance Kilpatrick of Abilene; his mother Dorothy Kilpatrick of Abilene; his brother Benny Kilpatrick and wife Deborah of Abilene and his sister Becky Adams and husband Kenneth also of Abilene. He is also survived by his three grandchildren, Cameron, Rhys, and Beckett Kilpatrick of San Antonio as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Bill Kilpatrick.

Visitation will be Friday, June 3rd from 6:00-8:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. Services will be held at First Baptist Church in Abilene, 1333 N 3rd St., at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 4. Services will by officiated by Terry Simmons, Pastor of Second Chance Cowboy Church. Burial will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Second Chance Cowboy Church, attn.: Ashley England, 9446 State Hwy 36, Clyde, TX 79510.

Visitation

Elmwood Funeral Home
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606
Friday, June 3, 2016
6-8 PM

Service

First Baptist Chruch Abilene
1333 N. 3rd
Abilene, TX  79601
Saturday, June 4, 2016
10 AM

Cemetery

Elmwood Memorial Park
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606