Curtis Kilby of Clayton

Curtis Lee Kilby, 86, of Clayton, GA passed on Sunday, May 22, with his family at his side after an extended illness.

Curtis was born in Rabun County, GA to the late Ferd and Oza Coffee Kilby. He was proud to have served his country in the United States Army. Curtis enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, but was most passionate about farming. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He enjoyed nothing more than large family gatherings with his children, siblings, in-laws and all of their children. He was a member of Persimmon Church of God and attended faithfully.

In addition to his parents, Curtis was preceded in death by first Wife Hazel Mitchell Kilby, second wife Nancy Collins Kilby; four brothers Carl Kilby, Claude Kilby, Furman Kilby, and Coyt Kilby.

He is survived by one son Rodney Kilby (Peanut) of Clayton; one daughter Karen Hooper (Frederick) of Clayton; one step-son Troy Webb (Cathy) of Cornelia; one step-daughter Vickie Majors of Charlotte; four brothers Jimmy Kilby, Fred Kilby, Dwight Kilby, Deleano Kilby; two sisters Tina Lee, Brenda Kilby; four grandchildren Summer Kilby Justus, Cassie Kilby, Kirk Kilby, Darren Hooper; one great-grandchild Peyton Ashe, and a number of nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends Tuesday May 24, 2016 at Beck Funeral Home from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday May 25, 2016 at 11:00 AM, at Persimmon Church of God with Rev. Teddy King and Glenville Nichols officiating; burial will follow at Persimmon Community Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers and in honor of Curtis, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Beck Funeral Home at 898 US-441, Clayton, GA 30525 or to the Sid Weber Memorial Cancer Fund at P.O. Box 485 in Rabun Gap, GA 30568.