Paul Allan Kilgore of Inkster MI, passed away on June 5, 2025. He was born on March 26, 1952, in Wayne County, MI.  Beloved husband of Bonnie for 39 years.  Son of Gloria (the late Paul Emmett) Kilgore. Father of Brandi (Chris) Oswalt and Amber (Jason) Hamovitz. Stepfather of Dawn Alford and Daniel Alford. Grandfather of Alyssa, Brook, and the late Kaylin. Great grandfather of Luke Romero and the late Lilah. Brother of Linda (Dave), Gary (Linda), Dale, Kiki (Mel), Ronnie (Sue), Beckie Street, David, and the late Babara.  Also survived by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. He will be missed by Bill Koshorek, his dear and life-long friend.

Paul worked for GM right out of high school where he worked for 33 years and retired. He loved concerts and traveling. His favorite singer of all time was Alice Cooper. He loved all sports, golfing and watching Bill Maher. Paul enjoyed boating and camping with family. He loved all of his dogs; Lady, Gizzy, Pooky, Rocky, Rudy, Bo, Aero, and Buddy!  Hydroplane races became a passion for him, and he enjoyed watching them with Danny.  He had a personality that would make people laugh all the time. He was the life of the party.

Later in his life he developed stage 4 throat cancer.  He was a fighter. He fought his battle until he could fight no more.

Visitation Friday, June 20th, 1 pm – 7 pm. A short service with eulogies at 7 pm - 8pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd., Garden City.

The family suggests memorials to be made to the American Cancer Society.