Kingsley

Bilcher

Kingsley L. Bilcher, 87, of Annandale, NJ, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Born in East Orange, NJ, Kingsley lived in many towns throughout New Jersey before moving to his beloved home in Digby, Nova Scotia. He later returned to New Jersey and settled in Annandale, where he spent his final years surrounded by family and loved ones.

After earning his Bachelor’s degree from Rutgers School of Pharmacy, Kingsley went on to open his own pharmacy, Scott Drugs, in Plainfield, NJ. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to pursue several other ventures, including Pick Wick Liquors in Plainfield and Fanny Woods Restaurant in Fanwood.

A devoted New York Giants fan, Kingsley proudly held season tickets for an incredible 50 years. On December 2, 2013, he was inducted into the New York Giants Hall of Fame in recognition of more than five decades of devotion to the team.

Kingsley was a devout Christian whose faith was an important part of his life. He served as an Elder at Fanwood Presbyterian Church in Fanwood and was a member and loyal follower of Digby Baptist Church in Digby, Nova Scotia. In his final years, he attended South Ridge Community Church in Clinton. Never was it a Sunday when you wouldn’t hear Kingsley say, with his characteristic simplicity, “Church is Church.”

Nova Scotia held a very special place in Kingsley’s heart. He spent his childhood summers there and later returned as an adult, creating cherished memories with his brothers and sister, children, grandchildren, and many nieces, and nephews.

Kingsley found joy in the simple things in life, especially feeding the birds and squirrels and, most of all, gathering around the table with his family.

He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Fara and Charles Bilcher, and his two brothers, Miles and Charles Bilcher.

He is survived by his loving daughter, Kerri, and her husband, Dan Spotts, of Branchburg, NJ; two dear sons, Kyle Bilcher of Hillsborough, NJ, and Karlin Bilcher and his wife, Emily, of Driggs, ID; his sister, Lorna O’Hara of Bonita Springs, FL; and four cherished grandchildren, Kailee, Konnor, Finley, and Zion.

A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Branchburg Funeral Home, 910 Rt. 202 South, Branchburg, NJ 08876, with a prayer service beginning at 12:00 p.m.

If sending a flower piece, the family would request it be all white flowers.