Charles "Chuck" Kilpatrick

Charles “Chuck” Kilpatrick, 86, of Columbus, died at 1:15 p.m. on August 21, 2023, at his home with his family. Chuck was born March 1, 1937, in Boaz, Alabama, the son of Versie Kilpatrick and Lorene Edmonson Kilpatrick. He married Val Beach on May 20, 1977. Survivors include sons, Andy (Shanda) Beach of Nebraska, Indiana, Tony Beach of Columbus, Indiana, Sky (Avarie) Kilpatrick of Bloomington, Indiana, daughter, Kyan Kilpatrick of Columbus, Indiana; and also, a son, Curtis Kilpatrick; grandchildren, Amber (Jed) Barton, Avery Kilpatrick, Ethan Kilpatrick, Vayda Keedy, and Quinn Kilpatrick; and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Chuck was a member of the First Christian Church and he was previously employed at Impact Forge, David R. Webb, and did valet parking for Columbus Regional Hospital. After retirement, he did consultation work for what was then Hamilton Costco, and Danzer Veneer. Chuck was a graduate of the University of Alabama, where he worked security for Coach Bear Bryant. He was a John Wayne fan, enjoyed Western novels, and reading books by Louis L'Amour. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home. You are invited to view their video tribute, light a virtual candle, and send a message to the family via the Internet. www.jewellrittman.com