Robert Tillman Killian, age 84, of Collettsville, NC passed away on December 8, 2023.

Robert was born on August 4, 1939 to the late Robert Neal and Gertie Coffey Killian.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Anderson Killian; brother, Rev. Clyde Coffey; and grandson, Luke Carson Killian.

Those left to cherish Robert's memory include his son, Robert "Wayne" Killian, of the home; son, Phillip and wife Libby Killian, of Wilson Creek; granddaughter, Anna Killian, of Montana; sister, Lil and husband Gene Hendricks, of Claremont; sister-in-law, Pansy Bolick Coffey, of Lenoir; and sister-in-law, Mary and husband Henry Lail of Hildebran.

Robert retired from a career in the furniture industry in 2001. He was a US Army veteran who proudly served with his brothers and sisters in arms.

A funeral service for Robert Killian will be held on Wednesday December 13, 2023 at 11am at Berea Advent Christian Church, with Rev. Robert Earp officiating.

The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service from 10am-11am at Berea Advent Christian Church.

Burial will follow the service at Mortimer Cemetery in Collettsville, NC.

Pallbearers will include Rev. Mark Annas, Tim Owens, Ronnie Goins, Richard Andrews, Allen Reid, and David Anders.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Berea Advent Christian Church located in Collettsville, NC 28611.

The Caldwell County Honor Guard is honored to serve the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.greer-mcelveenfuneralhome.com.

Greer-McElveen Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the Killian family.