- December 4, 2025
David Walter Kilpatrick, age 85, passed away on August 9, 2025, at Advent Health Hospital in Palm Coast, Florida. He is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Elizabeth Kilpatrick, his brother, Larry Kilpatrick, his children, Donna Emge (Frank), Terry Gray (Jimmy), Paige Fenske (Wayne), Robert Kilpatrick, Kenneth Taylor, Jr. (Amanda), and Robert Taylor (Melanie). He also leaves behind 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and many other beloved family members and close friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelly and Walter Kilpatrick, his sister, Jean Struzenski, his brothers, John Kilpatrick and Thomas Kilpatrick, and two grandchildren, Ryan Fenske and Julie Reddick.
Besides being proud of his family, David also took great pride in his veteran status having served 20 years as an engineman aboard diesel submarines in the United States Navy. His service record includes two tours in Vietnam. Following his military career, he dedicated 30 years as a truck and bus diesel mechanic instructor at Robert Morgan Vocational Technical Institute in Miami, FL.
David was an active community volunteer giving time to the VFW, local food bank, DAV, Flagler County schools, and The Humane Society. He was also a proud member of the Sub Vets, VFW, and DAV. In his free time, David enjoyed fishing, traveling, cooking, spending time with friends, helping neighbors, and above all being with his wife and family.
A private service will be held at the Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, Florida, to honor his life and service.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations in David’s honor to one of the following organizations:
VFW Post 8696 – Palm Coast, FL (Contact directly for preferred donation method)
www.vfwpost8696.org | 386-446-8696 | [email protected]
47 Old Kings Rd N., Palm Coast, FL 32137
National MS Society – Mid-South Florida
www.nationalmssociety.org
Cure SMA – Arkansas Chapter
www.curesma.org/cure-sma-arkansas-chapter-announced
