Billy Lee Kirkpatrick, 82 years, of Alburtis, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospice House. He was the husband of Kathleen (Petrylak) Kirkpatrick for 20 years.  Born in Covington, KY he was the son of the late Margie (Grimm) Kirkpatrick.

He was a supervisor for the Dial Corp. from 1967 until he retired in 2003. Billy honorably served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion, the Forty and Eight, the Moose and the Honor Guard of the American Legion. Billy was a member of Masonic Lodge 327 of Pennsylvania.

Survivors: wife, Kathy, sons, Jeffrey Kakaley (Amy) of Macungie, Robert Kakaley (Cindy) of Snohomish, WA and Michael Kakaley (Sherry) of Millville; grandchildren, Harrison, Oliver, Penelope, Emma and Abby, brother-in-law, James Elliot, sister-in-law, Mary Dennis (Ray) nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Michael Lee Kirkpatrick in 1981.

A Celebration of Life will take place at 11 AM on Saturday, March 22 at St. Anne's Church, 415 S. 6th St, Emmaus. Arrangements by Keller Funeral Homes, Inc., Fogelsville. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Luke's Hospice House, in care of the Funeral Home, PO Box 52, Fogelsville, 18051.