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Thomas Kilian Obituary

Thomas "Zan" Kilian CHARLESTON - Thomas "Zan" Alexander Kilian, aged 64, passed away on May 23, 2025, in Charleston, SC. Born on September 19, 1960, Zan lived a life marked by deep family connections and a quiet personal demeanor. He is survived by his son, Thomas Leon Kilian, and nephews, Micah Jason Kilian and Ehren Asher Kilian. Zan was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Alexander Kilian, Sr. and Francis Webb Kilian, as well as his brother, Robert Bradley Kilian. A Celebration of Life for Zan will be held on Sat., June 21st at 3 pm at Palmetto Community Church, located at 1965 Bees Ferry Rd., Charleston, SC 29414. Friends and family are invited to gather in remembrance & to Celebrate Zan's life and legacy.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 14 to Jun. 15, 2025.

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Mary Baker Ellison

June 25, 2025

I went to high school with Zan. He was a super nice guy. Never anything but kind. May he rest in peace

Kathryn Cox

June 16, 2025

To Zan's Family:
This was beyond sad to see Zan has passed away and so young. We knew Zan's family through our Northbridge Piggly Wiggly and Zan worked for us as a teenager. He attended school with our oldest son at Middleton High School. We loved his mom and I know he is now with his parents and his other family members in Heaven and this will give all of you peace. Sending you love and condolences in your great loss and knowing Zan will live on in your lives and with all of us who knew and loved him too. May he Rest In Peace Eternally..
Kathryn Cox, JD Cox,Jeff Cox an Families
Piggly Wiggly Northbridge, (Ret)

Jimmy Johnson

June 15, 2025

Shine On My Brother, PEACE!

Mitch Rubinstein

June 15, 2025

Not only was Zan a great man, but he raised one of the most amazing young men I´ve ever known!
Great job, Zan!

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1965 Bees Ferry Rd., Charleston, SC

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