KILDOW, William E. "Bill", age 77 of Beavercreek, passed away on May 11, 2017. He was born and raised in Beavercreek by the late Mary E. and Forest W. Kildow. He worked for many years as a mechanic at Eastgate Ford. Bill had a knack for fixing things and enjoyed repairing televisions and other electronics. He also enjoyed fishing and working on the family farm in his free time. He was a loving and caring brother, uncle, and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Frank Shoup.
William is survived by his siblings, Joan K. (Bob) Manske; Helen E. (Roger) Butts, and Richard (Gloria) Kildow; nieces and nephews, Kimberly Dilhoff, Richard Kildow, Michelle Bernt, and Greg Kildow; and many great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.
A Celebration of Wiliam's life will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Newcomer Funeral Home - Beavercreek Chapel at 2pm. Family will greet guests for one hour prior (1pm - 2pm). Burial to follow at Woodland Cemetery, Xenia, OH.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in William's name.