Billie Killman

Billie "Bill" Eugene Killman, 91 of Harford, passed away after a lingering illness in Hartford on August 9, 2023. He was the son of the late Robert H. "Neighbor" Killman and the late Mary Alwilda Bennett Killman Russell.

For 21 years he served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War obtaining the rank of Chief Master Sargeant. Following his time in the Air Force he worked for the Peabody Coal Company and Ken Mines and was an electrician for 22 years. He also established a farm while working simultaneously at Peabody Coal Company. He was a member of the Nile Temple Seattle, Washington Shriner, Hartford Masonic Lodge #675 and the UMWA Local #8941 Ken Mines.

He enjoyed seeing the country whether through the service, traveling on the motorcycle with friends or seeing Disney World through the eyes of his beloved grandchildren Patrick and Sarah.

He is married to his childhood friend and wife of 71 and a half years Patricia Martin Killman and father to one son, Russell Killman and wife Carrie White Killman of Hartford, KY and daughter, Cpt. Billye Killman Moffatt of US Air Force and husband Michael Moffatt of Albuquerque, NM. He is the proud grandfather of two grandchildren Patrick Moffatt and Sarah Killman. He is a great grandfather to Luka Morton and Chelsea Elizabeth Moffatt. He also leaves behind a brother, Claude R. "Pete" Killman of Earlington, KY; two sisters, Deloris Walker of Melbourne, FL, and Sharon Pharris of Birmingham, AL and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his brother Robert L. "Bob" Killman and a sister, Marie Logue.

The family will receive friends 4:00 PM-7:00 PM CT Monday, August 14, 2023 and 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CT Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Hartford Memorial Funeral Chapel. A masonic service will be held at 7PM, Monday, August 14, 2023 led by Hartford Masonic Lodge #675 A&FM.

Funeral service will be 11 AM, Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Hartford Memorial Funeral Chapel with Bro. Glen Armstrong officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery, Hartford, Kentucky.

The Hartford Memorial Funeral Chapel is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Billie Killman. Share your messages of condolence with the family of Mr. Killman and sign his virtual guestbook by visiting www.hartfordmemorialfuneralchapel.com.