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Earl Patrick Killebrew, Jr.
September 21, 1950 – January 5, 2018
Earl Patrick Killebrew, Jr., 67, of Morehead City, died Friday, January 5, 2018. A memorial service will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 12, 2018, at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, 2704 Nash St. N, Wilson, NC. The Rev. Cliff Harwood will officiate.
The family will receive friends Friday, from 1:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home.
Earl was the son of E. Patrick Killebrew, Sr. and Elizabeth Baker Killebrew of Wilson, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a linebacker and place kicker on the Fike High School State Championship teams of 1967 and 1968 and was All-Conference and All-State his senior year. Earl played in the 1968 Shrine Bowl game in Charlotte and the 1969 Coaches East-West All-Star game in Greensboro. He accepted a football scholarship from Appalachian State University, where he played linebacker in 1970 and 1971. Earl was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy. He was a longtime employee of Bridgestone in Wilson. Earl was elected to the Fike High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2000.
Surviving are his brother, Dan Killebrew and wife, Joy, of Wilson; his sister, Connie Batten Fisher of Washington, NC; three nieces, Holly Killebrew Stevens and husband, Zach of Greenville, Kimberly Killebrew of Wilmington, and Libby Batten of Beacon, NY; and one nephew, Stephen Batten of Euless, TX.
Funeral services are under the direction of Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, Wilson, NC. Online condolences may be sent to www.thomasyelverton.com.
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March 1, 2018
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Ward Gillett
Earl was a dear friend to me. I haven't seen him since I moved back to Wilson. I have thought about him many times over the years. I have prayed for him speaking to my Lord and Savior on his behalf. My condolences go out to his family. May the Lord Jesus comfort your hearts during this time of mourning. Finally, be strong in the Lord and the power of his might.
January 14, 2018
Jackie & Haywood Powell
So sorry for your loss. Our thought and prayers are with you.
January 14, 2018
Lisa Garner
Lisa Garner
Sanitary Fish Market & Restaurant
January 10, 2018
Don Krell
We are sorry to hear of the passing of our friend, Earl. We met him in Morehead City and spent time together in Church. We pray God will comfort your heart during this time.
Rev. and Mrs. Don Krell
January 10, 2018
Linda Clark Dew
Sympathy to our classmates family. Prayers for all. Class of 1969
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