Jerry Edward Killian Obituary
Jerry Edward Killian, born on August 23, 1949, passed away on November 3, 2026. Jerry leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Julia Bradshaw Killian and Joseph Nathan Killian; his siblings, Bob, Rosalee, Colleen, Dot, Mary Ellen and Norma Jean; and his grandson Spencer Rowell.
He is survived by: his wife Joyce Hamm Killian; his children, Raymond Lee Killian of Granite Falls, Jerry "Buddy" Killian Jr. of Maury, NC, Mackie Killian (Pam) of Maryland, Scott Killian (Amanda) of Hickory, Devin Killian (Christina) of Hickory, Jordan Killian of Granite Falls, Laura Rowell (Robert) of Newton, April Killian of Lenoir, Erica Lou Killian of Granite Falls and Hayley Ray Killian of Asheville; and his grandchildren, Zak, Mandi Rae, Shaunna, Shaun, Savannah, Trinity, Jessica, Kendra, Clover, Gunner, Alyssa, Bella, Jasper, Julia, Jalyn, Jameson, Vincent and Joyce. He is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Visitation was held on Friday, November 6th 2026 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the Bass-Smith Funeral Home & Crematory (334 2nd St NW, Hickory, NC 28601). A funeral service was held on Friday, November 6th 2026 at 9:30 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions in Jerry's name be made to Spencer Road Baptist Church, or the Parkinsons Foundation at https://www.parkinson.org. Keep Jerry's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
