James Joseph Killilea Sr., of Columbus, age 73 passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017. Born November 16, 1944 to Madeline C. and Thomas J. Killilea, both deceased.  Also preceded in death by sister Mary Margaret; brothers Donald R., Thomas J., George M., and Terrence J; brother–in-law Gene Trainor.  Veteran U. S. Army, Vietnam war. Retired from Franklin County.   Survived by son James J. (Becky) Killilea, Jr; grandsons Kolton Killilea, Keian Killilea, Kaden Pistole; sisters Kathleen (Anthony) Mayo,  Maureen C. Trainor, Sharon L. (Marvin) Romanoff, Eileen J. (Gerald) Dill; brothers Jerome J. (Luneal), Timothy M. (Mary Ann), Michael D. (Bobbi), Dennis S. (Sheila), and John E.; sisters-in-law Patricia F. Killilea and Carol Ann Killilea.  Funeral Service Friday 11:30am at EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 E. Broad St where friends may call after 10:00 am. Burial at St. Joseph Cemetery.

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