John Killian

John Russell Killian, 92 of Scott City died Thursday, April 22, 2016 at the Veteran’s Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born July 30, 1923 in Chaffee, Missouri to Frank J. and Vivian E. Johnson Killian. He married Jewell Eveline Carter on February 24, 1946 in Zalma, Missouri. She preceded him in death on August 24, 2006.

He was a truck driver for ABF, Delta and Kimbel Truckline. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. He was a member of First Assembly of God in Scott City, IOOF Lodge, Lifetime member of V.F.W. Post 6407 in Scott City and Teamsters of Cape Local 600.

He is survived by five sons, Arnold (Connie) Killian of Scott City, Eddie (Ruth) Killian of New Bloomfield, Missouri, Jim (Brenda) Killian of Shelton, Washington, Steve (Beckie) Killian of Scott City and Rob Killian of Cape Girardeau; a daughter, Evelyn Buffington of Scott City; 12 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren and a great-great grandchild.

He was also preceded in death by a brother and a grandchild.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until the time of service on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Amick-Burnett Chapel in Scott City.

Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday at the chapel with Rev. Randy Morse officiating.

Burial will be in Morgan Memorial Park Cemetery in Advance, Missouri with full military honors.