The family of Keith Kilpatrick, 64, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, announces his passing on Feb. 25, 2025, at HH Lincoln Health.

A funeral service was held Friday, February 28, 2025, at Washington Street Church of Christ, with Bro. Charles Abernathy and J.B. Cox officiating. Burial followed at Higgins Cedar Hills Memorial Gardens.

Born on Dec. 10, 1960, in Huntsville, Alabama, Keith was a 1979 graduate of Central High School and a devoted member of Washington Street Church of Christ. He dedicated 35 years of his career to Computer Science Corporation of Huntsville as a computer engineer. Outside of work, Keith had a passion for golfing, cooking with his church family, and mentoring youth at church camps.

Affectionately known as “Pepawn,” Keith found his greatest joy in his grandchildren. Whether cheering them on at their ballgames or creating cherished memories on beach vacations, he embraced every moment with love and enthusiasm.

Keith is survived by his mother, Janie Kilpatrick; his children, Randy (Kayla) Kilpatrick and Heather (Caleb) Stafford; his longtime friend, Brenda Partain, and her son, Jeremy Raby; his grandchildren, Hunter (Kylie) Kilpatrick, Logan Kilpatrick, Kadi-Faith Kilpatrick, Lizzy McAlister, Bella McAlister, Taylor McAlister, Koal Kilpatrick, Kreed Kilpatrick, Ramsey Kilpatrick, and Ryatt Kilpatrick; his sister, Cathy Hyde; and his brother, Kent (Teresa) Kilpatrick. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy P. Kilpatrick; his granddaughter, Janie Faye Kilpatrick; and his son-in-law, Andrew McAlister.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Washington Street Church of Christ Camp Fund, PO Box 324, Fayetteville, TN 37334.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Keith Kilpatrick.