Mr. Ecford Kilpatrick, Jr. , 79, of Hickman died on March 29, 2017 at his home. He is survived by his son, Jeff (April) Kilpatrick of Hickman, grandchildren, Louie (Brittany) Kilpatrick of Hickman, Juanita (Dylan) Downs of Cadiz, KY, Makenna, Noah and Emma Kilpatrick of Hickman and a grand granddaughter, Mia Faith Downs of Cadiz, KY Mr. Kilpatrick was born in Trimble, TN on October 7, 1937 to the late Charlie Ecford Kilpatrick and the late Brownie (Sharp) Kilpatrick. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Sue Kilpatrick and one sister. Ecford had farmed in the lower bottom of Fulton County for many many years. He was of Baptist faith. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Strong Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Fortner conducting the service. Burial will be in the Hickman City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday at Strong Funeral Home from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Lucas Goodman, Bart Goodman, Shaun Parks, Lewis S. Hunter, Charlie Howell and Austin Goodman will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are: Doug Voohrees, Larry Parks, Mark Powell, Morrison Williamson, Tyler Lewis Hunter and Larry Webb.