James Andrew Kilpatrick

James Andrew Kilpatrick, age 51, of North Branch, formerly of Warren, passed away on March 9, 2026. Born on May 6, 1974, in Warren, Michigan, to James Charles Kilpatrick and Joan Diane Kilpatrick (née Judd), Jim spent most of his life working in the construction industry, where he specialized as a carpenter. In his mid-twenties, he met Michelle Buccilli, who became his life partner, and together they built a family filled with love and shared moments.

Jim is survived by his partner, Michelle, and their children: sons Billy James Kilpatrick, Wyatt Schafer, and Nathan James Kilpatrick, and daughter Jordan M. Kilpatrick. He is also survived by his sister, Ivy (Brian) Jett, and his brother, Jason M. (Amy) Kilpatrick. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joan, in 2007, and his father, James, in December 2024.

Those who knew Jim will remember a man devoted to his craft and deeply committed to the family he cherished.