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Kilmer, Greggory R.

January 23, 1958 –
 September 14, 2014

Obituary

Greggory Ross Kilmer, 56, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at his home in Euless, TX.  He was born January 23, 1958 in El Paso, TX.  Greg graduated from Eastwood High School in 1976, and attended Texas Tech University.

Greg played football in high school and college, and was a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan.  He worked in the steel industry and spent the last 20 years in the film industry as a Special Effects Technician, Foreman, and Fabricator.  A few of the movies and shows he worked on were:  The Alamo, Walker Texas Ranger, Prison Break, Good Guys, and most recently From Dusk Till Dawn.  Greg had a passion for his work, and when he wasn’t working he gained enjoyment from being outdoors, fishing, golfing, taking care of his lawn, and playing pool volleyball with friends.  He was very appropriately named, as his sense of humor and personality can easily be described as gregarious.

Everyone who knew Greg would describe him as a kind man who would give the shirt off of his back to a stranger in need.  He was an animal lover and his dogs, Lucy and Cooper, held a special place in his heart.

Greg is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Shannon Crye (Brandon); grandchildren, Madi Crye, Meagan Crye, Ashton Crye; step-father, Jerry Bear; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mark Kilmer (Cindy), Lonnie Bear (Arthi); sisters and brothers-in-law, Rosanne Orona (George), Lynn Hamilton, Jennifer Kilmer (Stefan), Leslie Turner (Darrell); 12 nieces and nephews; and a multitude of close friends.  Greg was preceded in death by his mother Cecil Bear and his father George Kilmer.

A memorial will be held on Saturday, September 27th, 2014 at The Big Apple Café at 14200 Trinity Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas  76115 from 11:00 to 1:00.  Greg has requested his family scatter his remains over a lake.  In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to The Big Apple’s Christmas with the Kids with Mission Arlington.  This was a cause dear to Greg’s heart every year, and he would want us to continue supporting this in his name.

Please send the family condolences and sign the guest book on this site.

Arrangements are under the direction of:
Aria Cremation Service & Funeral Home
1820 N. Belt Line Road
Irving, Texas 75061

    Greg and Jennifer Puga
    17 Sep 2014
    11:16am

    Our deepest condolences go out to the family. Kilmer was a good man and had a natural talent. We are in shock and sadness at such a tragic loss of such a dear friend. We will never forget you Kilmer, and will always keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

    Tammy Coyne Hester
    17 Sep 2014
    11:55am

    It was a shock to hear the news of Greg’s passing. I always enjoyed seeing him when he showed up for one of Lonnie, Tina & the boys events. Our thoughts and prayers are will your family.

    Kevin Morton
    18 Sep 2014
    10:01pm

    I just heard through the grapevine. I was a close friend of Greg’s in college and after but lost touch. He was a great guy, full of life and always fun to be around. My deepest sympathy to his family.

    Lynn Kilmer Hamilton
    18 Sep 2014
    10:44pm

    Greg was my little brother. He was handsome, kind and so funny. We laughed a lot. There will be a hole in my heart forever. He will be so missed. Love you Greg, Lynn

    John and Leeann Haynes
    19 Sep 2014
    5:14am

    RIP, Greg…no more darkness, no more fear, you are HOME now. Those of us left behind, will always remember the good times, and there were many!
    Always,
    John and Leeann

    Donna Lipsett Kelley
    20 Sep 2014
    9:12am

    May you rest in peace… no more pain or suffering. Praying for your family!

    Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding – Proverbs 3:5

    Donna Lipsett Kelley

    Michael Deloy
    20 Sep 2014
    4:36pm

    I worked for Greg at Robbins eng and IMS Greg helped me through some hard times and was there to help me why did you leave us no one knows I still needed your guidance I love you manss

    Michael Deloy
    20 Sep 2014
    4:47pm

    Missing you dude

    Jane Ann Oldrup
    22 Sep 2014
    4:15pm

    my thoughts and prayers are with all of his family. May he rest in peace.

    Mark Kilmer
    24 Sep 2014
    5:06pm

    Rest in peace my little brother. Thank you for 56 years of wonderful memories.

    Connie & Mike Rock
    26 Sep 2014
    7:45am

    Rest in Peace Greg. You were a very nice and friendly man and would do anything for anyone.

    Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends.

    Tracy Lund Howard
    27 Sep 2014
    12:23pm

    Roseanne & Lynn, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
    Tracy

    Bob and Mary Cox
    29 Sep 2014
    9:21am

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and friends. May you rest in peace.

    Mike Rosser
    29 Sep 2014
    11:56am

    Condolences to all Greg’s family and friends. Greg was a great and good friend and we had good times at work and at play.

    He was always ready to help others and gave respect to all.

    Helen Keller wrote the following many years ago and I will always remember Greg this way.

    “What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us.” -Helen Keller

    Gary Edens
    6 Oct 2014
    8:54pm

    I’m so sorry to hear of Greg’s passing. Greg and I were childhood friends from a very young age in El Paso. I have many great memories of times spent playing at each other’s houses. I’ll always remember Greg’s funny sense of humor. He was a good friend.

    Cliff McCullough
    24 Oct 2014
    3:40am

    I am very deeply saddened to learn of Greg’s homecoming. He was a superb man with a big heart of kindness and truly one of the best people I’ve ever known. We were high school classmates and football teammates. Greg had a lot of class whose friendship was memorable and rewarding. God Bless you in Jesus name Greg. I will miss you my good friend.

    Melissa kitchen
    4 Nov 2014
    10:18pm

    Greg was a great guy, he will be hugely missed! Xoxo Mel!!!!

    Dan Marrujo
    21 Nov 2014
    11:38pm

    I somehow ran across this news and am very shocked and sad to hear about Greg’s passing. Greg and I were roommates and good friends when we stayed in one of the dorms at Texas Tech. He always called me by my nickname (MOJO). It is true, he would definitely do anything for you. Prayers for his family.

    Amy Riederer
    25 Oct 2022
    1:17pm

    Oct.2022. Just sitting here watching one of Greg’s shows he worked on. So I started thinking about all the fun times and memories. And all that came to mind, were fun memories, I can hear his laugh in my head. I worked for him for 5 yrs in the early nineties. I wish so bad we could go backwards sometimes. Change is good sometimes, and trying to better our future.
    However, this world in this day and time is not good at all. Full of evil and unhappiness.
    SO I WOULD MUCH RATHER GO BACKWARDS! To the happy times in life. When we as family, friends, and acquaintances interact physically, really communicated, and just simply enjoyed life together.
    Those were the greatest memories of all time! Greg was a huge part of those fun times and memories. Miss him.

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