Alan Kilby

Gaffney, SC - - Alan Craig Kilby, 72, of 1028 Grassy Pond Road, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026 at Spartanburg Medical Center.

Born in Sacramento, California, he was the son of the late Loyd Nelson Kilby and Darlis Bennetts Kilby. He retired from the Board of Public Works, was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, a Mason, volunteered with Meals on Wheels, and of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are three sons, Michael Loyd Kilby (Auna) of Gaffney, Daniel Craig Kilby (Michelle) of Greenbrier, AR, and David Andrew Kilby (Glenda) of Orlando, FL; a sister Caren Kilby Bell (Dr. Charles Bell) of Orlando, FL; six grandchildren, Ezekiel Kilby, Elijah Kilby, Eliana Kilby, Lilia Kilby, Eva Kilby and Alice Kilby; a nephew, Chaz Bell (Amy); a niece, Julie Couch (Chris); several great-nephews and great-nieces.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Shriners Children’s Hospital, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.

On online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC