Mr. Danny (Boot) Kilgore, age 68 died Tuesday, June 27, 2017 in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Reece Kilgore and Lena McDonald Kilgore and his former wife, Martha Joe Kilgore.
Danny is survived by his wife, Rebecca "Becky" Kilgore of Pascagoula, MS; son, Danny Lee (Diane) Kilgore of Ocean Springs, MS; daughter, Leslie Kilgore (Gary) Chamberlain, of Lucedale, MS; son, Shane Helms/Tracy, of Ocean Springs, MS; brother, Reverend Alan (Kay) Kilgore, of Crestview, FL; sister, Jennifer (Kenny) Beasley, of Long Beach, CA; grandchildren; Breanna Helms, Braden Bertram, Joseph Kilgore, Carley Bertram and Brittney Bryers, a great grandchild Issac Bryers, also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives and numerous friends.
He was a dedicated employee of Chevron for 46 years, where he got his nickname Boot. He was a member of First Baptist Church Pascagoula. Danny's life revolved around his family and friends, he was a ham radio operator and he considered everyone he met a friend. His life revolved around his family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Gary Stevens, James Walley, Mike Foster, Sam Smith, Joe White and Den Knecht.
A visitation will be held Friday, June 30, 2017 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Holder-Wells Funeral Home in Moss Point, MS. Funeral service will begin at 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Alan Kilgore and Dr. Jay Cook officiating. Interment will follow in griffin Cemetery.
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Holder-Wells Funeral Home in Moss Point, MS is in charge arrangements.