LaCenter, KY William Kilby, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Bill was a member of Pleasant Valley Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He retired after 30 years of service at Westvaco. He was an avid fisherman and loved to duck hunt. Bill served on the LaCenter Volunteer Fire Department for more than 40 years and was a member of Axe Lake.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years Marilyn Kilby of LaCenter, one daughter LeAnne Garner and her husband Jeff of Paducah, two grandsons; Ryan Garner and Kyle Garner. Two brothers; Donald Kilby and his wife Shirley of Calvert City, and David Kilby and his wife Clara of Bandana.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents Delmas and Evelyn Kilby.

A private graveside service will be Friday, September 4, 2020 at LaCenter Cemetery with the Rev. Kevin Barkley officiating.

Interment will follow at LaCenter Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Pleasant Valley Cumberland Presbyterian Church c/o Clara Kilby 111 College Drive Kevil, KY 42053 or Hospice P.O. Box 7100 Paducah, KY 42002-9961.