Dr. Walter Eugene Kilbourne, age 78, of Chester, VA passed away at his residence on October 31, 2006. He was predeceased by his parents Jonathan and Mary Martin Kilbourne. He served two years in the US Air Force. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech and the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry, class of 1959. After graduating, he opened Kilbourne Family Dentistry in Chester where he practiced for 43 years. He has served as president of the Lions Club and the Chester Jaycees. Heâ??s been a member of Chester Baptist Church since 1963 where he served numerous terms as a deacon and taught Sunday School. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Helen R. Kilbourne; three sons, Dr. Michael S. Kilbourne of Richmond, Walter Dennis Kilbourne and wife Susan of Henrico, Gregory A. Kilbourne and wife Tami of Chester; five grandchildren, Jennifer Kilbourne of San Francisco, Jason Kilbourne of Henrico, Austin, Griffin, and Sydni Kilbourne all from Chesterfield; A sister, Lucille Morguette of Odessa, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the J. T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service on Friday, November 3, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will follow on Saturday 11:00 a.m. at the Chester Baptist Church in Chester. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chester Baptist Church or AseraCare Hospice, 8001 Franklin Farms Dr. Suite 206 Richmond, VA 23229. Condolences may be registered at
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