William Lee Kirkpatrick Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William Lee Kirkpatrick of Abilene, Texas, who passed away on August 9, 2025, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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, William Lee, Sr. and Julia Kirkpatrick; his wife Melba Kirkpatrick; his siblings, Donald Ray Kirkpatrick and Julia Ann Rogers; his son-in-law Phil Gage; and his granddaughter Rachel Gage.

He is survived by: his daughters, Debby Gage, Becky Kirkpatrick, Nancy Morgan (Kelly) and Leah Percival (Kevin) of Lodi, California; his sister Evelyn Jane Henshaw; and his grandchildren, Zachary Percival (Taylor), Jennifer Percival, Julia Schiewe (Jeremy), Sam Morgan (Amy), Matthew Morgan (Lauren), Meredith Horn (John), Katie Hathorn (Nathan) and Christopher Morgan (KaSarah). He is also survived by 18 great grandchildren.

In Bill's honor, donations can be made to Christian Homes of Abilene at https://christianhomes.com.