In the wake of Tuesdayâs death of Killeen City Councilmember Jim Kilpatrick, local officials took the time to share their thoughts. âIt is a sad day,â said John Crutchfield, president of the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce. âJimâs dedication to his family, the U.S. Army and this community was remarkable. His suffering has ended. I pray for him and his family.â Kilpatrickâs death after battling COVID-19 was announced Wednesday morning by the city. Scott Cosper, a former state representative, served as Killeenâs mayor from 2014 to 2016, having previously been elected to the council in 2000. âJim Kilpatrick was my friend who I had the honor of serving with on the Killeen City Council, as well as working with, and representing, while I served in the Legislature,â Cosper said by telephone. âJim was a great man who loved his wife and his family. He served his community and country with tremendous honor and integrity, and his service is greatly appreciated. He is loved by so many people and will be missed. Our prayers go out to his family and friends during this sad and difficult time. And we would like to wish him Godspeed until we meet again.