Joseph Warren Kilpatrick, Jr.  84, of Fair Oaks , passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 2, 1932 in Grafton , North Dakota to his parents Joseph and Ava Kilpatrick. He received his Bachelor's and Master's of Business Administration from California State University Sacramento as well as a Doctorate of Business Administration at the University of Colorado at Boulder where he also met his wife Shelia Regan.  Joseph enjoyed a long teaching career at California State University Sacramento in the School of Business Administration where he taught Marketing and Advertising. 

 Joseph enjoyed reading, the San Francisco 49er's and Giants.  He was a lover of all dogs and a supporter of the Phoenix Field Dog Park and The Sacramento SPCA. 

 Joseph is survived by his sons Joseph W. Kilpatrick III (Jolene) of Sparks, NV, John Kilpatrick of San Jose, daughter Katherine Kilpatrick of Fair Oaks, sister Jane Petrie (Richard) of Bloomington, MI, grandchildren John Kilpatrick (Courtney), Jolene Bustamante (Paul), Jaylynn Kilpatrick, Janessa Kilpatrick, great-grandson Isaiah Bustamante. 

 Joseph is preceded in death by his wife Shelia Kilpatrick 
 
 In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Sacramento SPCA in his name.   
Graveside services will be held Friday, December 9, 2016 at 1:00 pm at the Fair Oaks District Cemetery 7780 Olive Street Fair Oaks , CA. Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard. PRICE FUNERAL CHAPEL (916-725-2109), directors.
 

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