Kenneth D. Bilger ,76, of Columbus, MS died Friday, December 19, 2008 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle in Columbus, MS. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday, December 21, 2008 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday, December 22, 2008 at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Memorial Funeral Home, with Minister Archie Taftlinger, and Minister Larry Ferguson officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery ,Columbus, MS Mr. Bilger was born on Tuesday, February 16, 1932, in Ashland, OH to the late Robert O. and Edith Kyser Bilger. He was a veteran and served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Civil Service at Columbus Air Force Base , where he was a jet engine mechanic for 47 years. After retirement, he continued in the same work for Dynacorp for two years. He was an elder and member of First Christian Church. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Gloria Hupp. He is survived by his wife of 541/2 years, Gretchen E. Bilger of Columbus, sons Steve Bilger(Sandra) of Valdosta, Ga. and Tim Bilger (Debbie) of Caledonia, Miss. brothers Glenn Bilger( Barb) of Loudenville, Ohio and Ronald Bilger (Jan) of Ashland, Ohio. He is also survived by four grandchildren Dale Bilger, Valdosta, Ga. Erin Holloway(Michael), Booneville, Ms. and Emily and Gracie Bilger, Caledonia , Ms and one great grandchild Amya Bilger, Valdosta, Ga. Pallbearers wiil be Billy Wood,Tommy Beatty, Joe Wiggins, Mickey Wilson, Jimmy Reese, and Brett Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be the Elders and Deacons of First Christian Church, Dr. Murray Estess and Staff of Cardiology Associates of North Ms., Dr. Brad Brown, Dr. Lance Busch, Ben Fones and ICU Staff, Baptist Memorial Hospital. Memorials can be made to First Christian Church 815 N. McCrary Road Columbus, MS 39702.
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