Thomas A. Killingsworth

Thomas A. Killingsworth, 92, of Coatesville, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Pauline Vattilano Killingsworth with whom he shared 68 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Julian and Irene Marsh Killingsworth.

"Tom Cat", as he was called, lived in Westwood most of his life. He left High School to serve in the US Army during WWII, spending almost 3 years on the front line. He was wounded twice receiving two Purple Hearts, the Bronze Star Medal and four Battle Stars.

He was employed most of his life by G.O. Carlsons. He was an active member of the former Chapel Road Baptist Church.

He was always helping people including building an addition to his local church and volunteering for the Westwood Fire Co., plus neighbors and friends. tom was a Boy Scout leader and member of the Church choir. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, archery, hiking and cycling.

He is survived, in addition to his wife, by one son; Thomas F. Killingsworth and wife Linda of Elverson, daughter-in-law Judy Killingsworth of Pomeroy, four step grandchildren and one brother Pete Killingsworth of Bradenton, FL. He was preceded in death by one son Stephen A. Killingsworth and five sisters, Blanche Hall, Lottie Griffin, Ethel Ford, Lillian Barton and four brothers.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday May 3, 2017 at 11am from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA followed by interment at the Glen Run Cemetery, Atglen, PA. Visitation and viewing from 10 to 11am.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com