November 11, 1936 - July 5, 2022
Jack Lee Kilgore, Sr. 85, of Stockton, California, passed away peacefully on July 5th, 2022, at home with his family by his side.
Jack was born on November 11, 1936, in Portsmouth, Ohio to Robert and Thelma Kilgore. Jack relocated to Farmington, California, as a young boy with his family and worked at a dairy farm while attending school. Jack served in the United States Navy from 1955-1959 where he traveled across the South Pacific. Jack was stationed in Hawaii and San Diego. In 1957, Jack was aboard the U.S.S Walker I, where he was selected for advancement to Petty Officer Third Class and became an Interior Communications Electrician. After his service in the Navy, Jack moved to Stockton, California, where he continued to build his legacy. Jack was a true entrepreneur. He owned a car dealership, a restaurant / bar, was a real estate investor, and most notably owning and operating C & R Fence Contractors, Incorporated which will celebrate its 60th anniversary next year. Jack regularly gave back to the community. Jack was a faithful giver to St. Mary’s Dining Hall, Stockton Homeless Shelter, and St. Jude’s Research Hospital. Jack has been a member of the Stockton Elk’s Lodge, #218 since 1975; and served as the Exalted Ruler from 1982 to 1983.
Jack had an adventurous side and was a workaholic. He enjoyed old cars and having get togethers at his home. Jack owned and operated a personal airplane as well as captaining his 40 foot river queen houseboat.
Jack is preceded in death by his father, Robert Kilgore; his mother, Thelma Davis; his step-father, Jesse Davis; his sister Barbara Clark; and his brother Bobby Kilgore. Jack is survived by his devoted wife of 46 years, Connie Kilgore of Stockton, CA; his brother David Kilgore (Erin) of Post Falls, ID; his son Jack Kilgore, Jr. (Candi) of Ripon, CA, daughter Teresa Howell (Francis “Tripp”) of Stockton, CA, and daughter Margo Norris of Stockton, CA. Jack is also survived by seven grandchildren, Danny, Laura, Chance, Richie, Carolyn, Brittnee, and TJ. Jack is also survived by nine great grandchildren, Lucy, Jed, Emma, Rollie, Lennon, Vyra, Liam, Zoey, and Hazel; along with many nephews, nieces, and friends.
Jack’s family loves and misses him dearly. A special thank you to Hospice of San Joaquin County for their remarkable care and support.
SERVICES:
A memorial service will be held on July 20, 2022, at 1:00 PM, at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, Vineyard Chapel, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA with viewing on July 18 & 19, 12:00 - 3:00 PM.
After the service, a wake will be held at the Stockton Elk’s Lodge located at 8900 Thornton Road Stockton, CA.
Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.