Robert Killian Obituary in Lincolnton at Ebony & White's Funeral Service

Obituary For Robert Killian

Mr. Robert Louis Killian, 82, of Hickory, North Carolina was born in Catawba County, North Carolina on July 25, 1942 late John David Thompson, Sr. and Eileen Killian Thompson.

He transitioned on Thursday, January 15, 2025 at Mooresville Rehabilitation Center in Mooresville, North Carolina. He graduated from Ridgeview high School and attended Livingstone College.

He was a member of Clinton Tabernacle A.M.E. Zion Church and a United States Army Veteran. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad.

Funeral service is Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Clinton Tabernacle A.M.E. Zion Church with burial to follow in Southside Cemetery in Hickory, North Carolina. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

There will be a public viewing on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 P.m. at the funeral home.

Service entrusted to Ebony & White’s Funeral Service

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Bonita Awuah sent The Peace Lily for Robert Killian - January 21, 2025

To Rosalyn and the Killian family. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. I love you friend. -Bonita Awuah

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The Peace Lily was sent for Robert Killian - January 21, 2025

Edward Brown sent Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for Robert Killian - January 20, 2025

Rest in peace. Lovingly, Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Brown,111.

John D Thompson sent Pink Tribute Spray for Robert Killian - January 19, 2025

Rest In Peace my brother, Love John Jr and Connie Thompson-Minnesota

To the Family of Mr. Robert L. Killian: Our thoughts and prayers are with you on this sad occasion. We are deeply sorry! Please accept our warm condolences. Deepest sympathy, Mrs. Coleen Lawrence Derr, Ponetta "Jumpie" Hull, Tabith, Inga, Sage & Family

Ponetta Hull

We honor the Lord Jesus Christ for the life Robert Killian and for the love and laughter he brought to our family. -Teresa White Murray (granddaughter of Mary Killian Johnson/daughter of Julia Johnson White)

I will always carry on the knowledge & discipline that you instilled into my life. I love and miss you, Michael L. Brown

Rest in peace, Bobby. Sincerely, Edward L. Brown,111.

Cousin Bob, you fought a good fight, you finished your course, you kept the faith! We thank God for you and all the fond family memories! Peace and love, Aunt Dot, Cousin Iris, Iva, and Vivia and families.

My brother, my brother, you now have your wings, soar!

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit" -Psalm 34:18. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family. May God bless you!

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