John Ralph Killgore Jr.

John Ralph Killgore Jr. “Riff Jr.”, 82, of Rosebud, died Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at his residence. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Cook-Gerngross-Green-Patterson Funeral Home in Rosebud. Rev. Lee Scott and Rev. Don Fulton officiating. Burial will follow in Powers Chapel Cemetery near Rosebud.
Mr. Killgore was born December 21, 1929 in Temple to John Ralph and Vivian Bain Killgore Sr. He lived in Rosebud all of his life. He graduated from Rosebud High School in 1947 and Baylor University. He served in the United States Air Force and was the owner, publisher and Editor of the Rosebud News for many years. He served as Justice of the Peace Falls County Precinct 3 for 24 years and retired as Honorable Judge John R. Killgore Jr. He married Barbara Barnes on November 7, 1987. He was a member of the Rosebud Masonic Lodge AF & AM # 745 and the Foundation Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Killgore of Rosebud
One son: John R. Killgore III of New Braunfels
Four Daughters: Vicky Killgore of Austin, Dr. Karan Killgore of Rosebud, Jennifer Killgore ofLubbock, and Andrea Fergerson of Killeen
Step-Son: Terry Barnes of Lorena and Step-Daughter Lana Birzer of McPherson, KS
He was blessed with many grandchildren and great Grandchildren
Memorials may be made to Foundation Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Friday at the funeral home.