James Kilmer Sr.

James Edward Kilmer Sr., age 82, of Jenison, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel Kilmer; daughter-in-law, Wendy Kilmer; brother, Steven Kilmer; brother-in-law, Donald Everling; sister-in-law, Jean Plooster. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Esther Kilmer; children, James Jr. and Linda Kilmer, Cindy and Paul Beauchamp; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Floyd and Marilyn Everling, Betty Chidister, Harold Plooster; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Chapel Pointe Church, 3350 Baldwin St., Hudsonville, with Pastor Bob Bloom officiating. The burial will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Chapel Pointe.