Rev. John Trammel Kilpatrick, age 86 of Epworth passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at the Fannin Regional Hospital. He was born on August 4, 1933 in Crestview, FL to the late Trammel Kilpatrick and Exa Jones Kilpatrick. He had a bachelors degree. Rev. Kilpatrick served as pastor of Calvary Church from 1977 until his retirement. He started the Fannin County Preschool at Calvary Church over forty years ago until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Jacquelyn Kennedy Kilpatrick; daughter, Margaret Ann Kilpatrick and brother, Charles Kilpatrick. Survivors are his wife, Margaret Ella Kilpatrick of Epworth, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Jacquelyne Renee Aparicio (Manuel) of Fort Myers, FL; stepchildren, Donnie James Johnson (Irene) of Dade City, FL, Darlene Budd (Ricky) of TX, Charmane Pike (Benny) of Inverness, FL, Doris McClurg of Bushnell, FL and Timothy Sparks of FL; granddaughter, Kristen Ann Morgan; grandson, Joseph Lee Kisselburg, Jr. and great-grandchildren, Alayna Jacquelyne Lindley, Elijah Steed Patterson, Raylan James Morgan, Brailey Rebecca Kisselburg and Joseph Bryer Kisselburg. Funeral Services were conducted on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. from the Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge Chapel with Minister Jimmy Green officiating. Music was by Krystie Daves and Kerrie Touchstone. Pallbearers were Neill Patterson, Michael Garland, Terry Dillard, Dylan Sharpe, Mark Burger and Scott Kiker. Interment followed in the Copper Ridge Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of the arrangements. . Visitation Akins Funeral Home - Blue Ridge Tuesday, May 12, 2020 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Directions Funeral Service Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge Chapel Tuesday, May 12, 2020 2:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, GA 30513 Directions