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David Wayne Chillcott
Sep 19, 1955 — Oct 30, 2026
Goodland, Kansas
David Wayne Chillcott, age 71, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026 at his home in Goodland, KS. David was born on September 19, 1955 in Climax, Pennsylvania to James P. and Eleanore Chillcott.
He attended school in Climax, graduating in 1973. 1n 1976 David enlisted in the U.S. Army and after basic training served with the First Infantry Division (Big Red 1) at Fort Riley. He proudly served until 1980, being honorably discharged.
David was twice married. He has 3 children from his first marriage to Mary Ryan: twins Jack and Michael Chillcott and a daughter, Mellony Chillcott.
On March 21, 1987, David married Andrea Cox in Newton, KS. They adopted a son, Brian Tyler Chillcott and in 2010 moved to Goodland, living here ever since.
David has held many jobs since his military time, being last employed by Goodland Regional Medical Center in the maintenance department, but he was most proud of his time in the military. Rarely could he be seen without his Army or Big Red 1 hats.
David loved his friends and family, going out of his way to assist them as he could. He loved to travel. At one time he and Andrea transported prisoners from jail to jail enabling him to see nearly all the lower 48 states. When not travelling, David enjoyed “puttering around his garage”, spending time with friends and family and caring for the numerous dogs and cats that passed through his life.
David was preceded in death by his parents, his Brother Michael Shane, and wife Andrea of 28 years.
He is survived by a brother Roger of Climax, PA, his four children, Jack of Haysville, KS, Michael, of Newton KS, Mellony of Newton, KS, and Brian of Glendale, AZ, one granddaughter, Hailey Nicole Kathleen Chillcott also his father-in-law, Edward Woods of Goodland.
Memorial contributions may be made out to the Northwest Kansas Animal Shelter and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.
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