Harrison Kilburn, Jr., life-long resident of Leslie County, born November 02, 1962 to the union of the late Harrison Kilburn and the late Zella Woods Kilburn.  

A man respected for his hard work and grit, Harrison took pride in providing for his family.  He worked for more than 15 years as a coal miner at Blue Diamond Coal Company and 5 years at the Begley Saw Mill before his retirement.  He did not like to stay idle for very long, after his retirement he begin mowing yards.  A true testament to his hard work ethic. 

A true outdoorsman, Harrison loved all things nature, gardening, and hunting.  He was an avid hunter, especially deer, squirrel, and turkey hunting brought him the most joy.  When he wasn't in the woods hunting, tending to his garden, or mowing grass, Harrison could be found on his front porch enjoying his morning coffee and appreciating the nature around him.   He also enjoyed watching westerns and playing with his dog, "Tiny".

Harrison was a very sociable person; he enjoyed talking with people and spending time with his family and friends.  With his outgoing personality came wit, and a great sense of humor.  Nothing thrilled him more than pulling a light hearted prank or joke on others.  He was a seasoned cook, and was praised by his family for the delicious food he prepared.  

Harrison departed this life on Sunday, October 04, 2026 after a brief battle with illness.  Harrison was 63.

In addition to his parents, Harrison is preceded in death by his brothers - Bill Kilburn, Blaine Kilburn, and Johnny Joseph; sisters - Nancy Kilburn, Mae F. Hurt, and Kathryn E. Madden;  an infant sister - Barbara Ann Kilburn; a nephew - Gil Curtis Frazier; mother in law - Gussie Rohr; a brother in law - Steve Rohr, and sisters in law - Jean Rohr, and Brenda Adams.

Harrison leaves behind his loving & devoted wife - Lori Kilburn, to whom he wed on June 21, 1986; two daughters - Amanda Kilburn of Hyden, KY, and Stephanie Kilburn of Manchester, KY; a brother - Fred Kilburn of Wooton, KY; four sisters - Lula Clark of Hyden, KY, Freda Joseph (Donnie) of Wooton, KY, Vicky Barger (Larry) of Wooton, KY, and Barbara Melton (Jerry - Deceased) of Somerset, KY; two cherished grandchildren - Bentley G. Galloway, and Emma G. Galloway; his nephews - Tyler Rohr, Timmy Adams, Kenny Adams, Daniel Clark, Edward Madden, Keith Barger, Jonathon Joseph, Fred Kilburn, Jr., and James Melton;  his nieces - Mary Clark, Josephine Clark Collett, Jennifer Clark, Misty Adams, Joanie Boggs, and Madison Rohr;  special friends Kevin "Brother" Woods, Dan Woods, Terry Stamper, Tony Price, Mike Pruitt, and James Napier; special cousin - Tina Collett;  A host of other relatives and friends also survive.

A funeral service to commemorate the life of Harrison Kilburn, Jr. will be held at 1p.m. - Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home chapel.

Interment will follow at the Hendrix Cemetery at Wooton, KY with Tyler Rohr, Keith Barger, Daniel Clark, Jason Turner, Edward Madden, and Timmy Adams serving as pallbearers.  Terry Stamper, Tony Price, and Mike Pruitt will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Friends and family may gather for visitation from 6p.m.- 9p.m., on the evening of Friday, October 09, 2026 at Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home chapel. 

Arrangements are being handled carefully under the direction of Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home