Charles E. Kilgore Sr., age 82 of Harrison, AR and Pleasant Hill, MO, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation Nursing Home.

Charlie was employed at the General Motors Leads Plant in Kansas City from November 9, 1955 to October 31, 1986 when he retired.  He was  a member of the U.A.W. Local #31 Union and former president of the Harrison, Arkansas Farmers Market Association.  He loved hunting, fishing, and gardening and was especially known for his tomatoes and large watermelons.

He is survived by his son Charles E. Kilgore Jr.; his brothers of Newton County, Orlan, Ronnie and Eddie Kilgore; and his sisters Oneida, Lisa and Peggy.

Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Coffman Funeral Home in Jasper, AR.

Interment will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, May 11, 2018 at the Low Gap Cemetery in Low Gap, AR.

Online condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com