Bill C. Killen

BILL C. KILLEN, 80, of New Paris, died on Wed., Feb. 15, 2012. Born October 8, 1931 in Wayne Co., IN, son of Eliphalet & Hazel (Wadsworth) Killen. Bill retired in 1991 from Belden in Richmond, IN after 35 years. Bill proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War.

Preceded in death by his Father: Eliphalet M. Killen in 1952; Mother: Hazel M. Pruett in 1996; Step Father: Frank Pruett in 1989; Great Grandson: Zachary J. Baker in 2000.

Survived by Wife of 58 years: Marjory (Katte) Killen of New Paris; Daughters and Sons-in-law: Teresa & James Hampton, Chris & Ralph Baker, and Rachel & Andy Stegall all of New Paris, and Michelle Wright of Richmond, IN; Sons & Daughters-in-law, Jesse Killen of New Paris and Billy & Myreta Killen of Richmond, IN; Sister: Nancy Chappel of Camden, OH; Grandchildren: Patty (Doug) Miller, Greg (Kelly) Hampton, Jeffery Hampton, DeJay (Heather) Baker, Betsy (Darren) Bommer, Michael Wright, Chance, Grant, Payton, Seth, and Ty Killen; 16 Great Grandchildren; Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & Friends; Special Friends: Bill & Betty Longmire; Coffee Buddy: Colin Gatland.

Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012 at Barnes Funeral Home, 109 W. Main St., New Paris, OH. Interment will be held at Springlawn Cemetery in New Paris with full Military Honors provided by the Preble County Honor Guard. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012 at the funeral home.

In Lieu of Flowers, contributions to New Paris Kiwanis, 109 W. Main St., New Paris, OH 45347, Delta Theta Tau Sorority, c/o Kelly Dunn, 508 E. Cherry St., New Paris, OH 45347, or Northwest Emergency Squad, 135 N. Washington St., New Paris, OH 45347. Online Condolences at www.barnesfuneralhome.com