James "Jim" Kilts's obituary , Passed away on June 17, 2022 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas

James "Jim" Kilts

March 27, 1939 - June 17, 2022 (83 years old)

Arkadelphia, Arkansas

James "Jim" Kilts's obituary , Passed away on June 17, 2022 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Family Funeral Homes

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James "Jim" Kilts

March 27, 1939 - June 17, 2022 (83 years old)

Arkadelphia, Arkansas

James Kilts Obituary

We are sad to announce that on June 17, 2022 we had to say goodbye to James Kilts of Arkadelphia, Arkansas. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James L. Kilts and Fern Hansen Kilts; his sister Barbara Fedell; his brother-in-law Gary Fedell; his brother Robert "Bob" Kilts; his sister-in-law Carolyn Kilts; his father-in-law Monroe Johnston; and his granddaughter Oakley Kilts.

He is survived by: his wife Loretta Johnston Kilts; his children, Christopher (Carolyn Kilts) of Cassville, Missouri, Tamara Gray of Hot Springs, Jennifer Drake (Nathan Hooper) of Bolivar, Stephanie McClure of Arkadelphia and Tiffanie (Rusty Rutherford) of Okolona, Arkansas; his grandchildren, Pierce (Liana Lowery), Emily Drake (Jerry McBride), Clair Parsons, Kaylee Erlandson, Alexis Rogers, James, Sophia McClure, Aubrey, Paisley Kilts and R. J. Rutherford; his sister Judy Conners of Rochelle; and his mother-in-law Elvena Johnston of Bolivar, Missouri..

Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.

Suggested donation : American Heart Association

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Family Funeral Homes



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Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home
517 Clay St, Arkadelphia, AR 71923

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June 23

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Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home
517 Clay St, Arkadelphia, AR 71923

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