More detail on this person: CW4 Charles
Killmer, Jr., , age 77, of Douglasville, GA passed
away Sunday, March 24, 2013. He was born
September 6, 1935 in Springfield, MA, son of the
late Charles and Dorothy Pride Killmer, Sr.
Charlie was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and was a
member of Midway United Methodist Church. He
was a loving husband, father, grandfather and
great-grandfather. He loved working with model
railroads and would always manage to set up a
small layout in the family quarters. CW4 Killmer
enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1953, where he
trained to be a medic. On October 11, 1958, he
married Elaine Gardner, who he had met while he
was stationed at Fort Devens, MA. They moved
several times during Charlie's career. They spent
three years in Germany and two years in Turkey.
All other assignments were in the U.S. except for
those times Charlie spent in Vietnam. Charlie and
Elaine both loved to travel. They have been to all
50 states and 12 different countries. Land/Sea
cruises were their favorite way to travel. After
spending 10 years as a medic, he set out to pursue
his dream and became a pilot. In May of 1966, he
graduated from Flight School at Ft. Rucker, AL
qualified to fly helicopters. A short while later
he was sent to Vietnam. After returning, he
transitioned into flying airplanes. After
completing this training, he was sent back to
Vietnam doing radio reconnaissance. During his
career he attended night school at Embry Riddle
Aeronautical University where he obtained his
Bachelor's degree in Aviation Safety. Charlie
retired after spending 30 years in the Army. He
then went to work at Flight Safety International
where he spent many enjoyable years as a Flight
Instructor. He is survived by his beloved wife,
Elaine M. Killmer; son and daughter-in-law,
Charles E. 'Ed' Killmer III and Lucy; daughter and
son-in-law, Donna Legrand and Richard; four
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Charlie's wish was to be cremated. There will be a
memorial service at Midway United Methodist
Church in Douglasville, GA on Saturday, March 30,
2013 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Frank Boone and
Pastor Jimmy Hood officiating. Inurnment of his
cremated remains will take place at Georgia
National Cemetery in Canton, GA. Those who wish
to express condolences or share a special memory
may do so online at www.whitleygarner.com
Arrangements by: Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven
Funeral Home, Douglasville, GA 30134,
770-942-4246
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on
March 27, 2013
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