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Kirby KAY Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Nick M
December 14, 2024
I worked out with K. We worked out hard at Body Creations and we played hard. One of the most generous dudes I knew. Never gone bro
Matt waring
December 1, 2024
It is hard to believe it has been 15 years and still think about you all the time. I cherish our childhood memories of the good old days!! I Just wanted you to know, I miss you man!!
Dean Miller
September 18, 2022
STILL A LEGEND
September 14, 2020
ALL know the name..."KIRBY"
A VERY CREATIVE "WILD CHILD" mind......BUILDING BODIES and EQUIPMENT...and RELATIONSHIPS.....ONE MUST LOVE the KIRBY SPIRIT.....RIP
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Dean Miller
September 16, 2019
Kirby, you are STILL A LEGEND
John Vaughan
May 22, 2011
I found out yesterday that my old elementary, middle school, and high school pal had passed away over a year and half ago and even though it's been a while it just brought a pain in heart to know he was gone. Me and Kirby were know as being the smallest and fastest little kids at Chamberlyne elementary. We formed a friend ship that only the two off us could understand, we went out seperate ways after high school but would see each other every know and then and just have a good laugh about the past. I joined body creations right after he sold the building but he would still come by from time to time to hang with the fellows. Kirby, you will truly be missed with me but will always be in my heart. My best wishes to his family. John "junior" Vaughan
Kyle Buchanan
October 18, 2010
I just found out today. Wow! What a loss... Kirby was one of my good friends. The guy helped me open my own gym out of the kindness of his heart and nothing else. I've since moved to California and lost contact, but his memory will remain forever.
Dean Miller
September 17, 2010
Kirby was/IS KIRBY!! He INSPIRED & Motivated,MANY! Let's keep his legacy book and Kirby "ALIVE!" If he "touched" your life,as he did me; help me keep HIS BOOK ALIVE!!
bruce kessler
September 16, 2010
what a terrible loss, knew kirby in high school and he was the kindest spirit he was a true friend, my sincerist felt condolences to all who loved him
David Kennedy
July 27, 2010
My condolences to Kirby's family. Wow,I can't believe it. I used to look up to Kirby as a bodybuilder and a businessman. Great guy, You will be missed.
BRUCE ANDERSON
July 22, 2010
Body Creations is where I firsr started my life into training & workn out. I watched Kirby build the existing gym from welding equpment together, from the old 1st place he first started at. I met him in 1991 & until 1995 I moved to Miami where I am now guru in Miami in the heailth & fitness & most notabally known for my martial arts school and training. But at Body Creations almost 20 years ago is where the weight liftn started for me & KIRBY would tell it to me straight
if I was doin something right or wrong & for that I thank him & will never forger all the backroom jokes we had over the years.
mike larabee
March 1, 2010
I could not believe it when i heard the news of Kirby's passing.it seems just yesterday that all the gang was playing football,riding bikes in the woods,and going fishing.after school,many of us lost touch,but i always would see kirby from time to time.back in the early 90s out of nowhere kirby showed up to see my band play downtown.we had some fun times growing up.hey kirby,i promise i'll turn it up loud enough for you to hear...god bless.
Leigh Scott-Boland
December 4, 2009
I can still see Kirby's mischievous smile. From the times we used to spend in the neighborhood (with Michelle, Lenny, Gary and Barry) to running into each other downtown after high school, Kirby always radiated personality and charm. Kirby's family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
John Stevens
November 5, 2009
It is with a very sad heart that I recently learned of Kirby's passing. I first met Kirby at Body Creations 15 years ago. We lost touch with each other for a few years then reconnected at Glen Allen Community Church. We've lost touch with each other and reconnected several times since then.
I will miss your presence my old friend. However, I find comfort in knowing that you are in a better place, with Jesus and at peace, and that one day we will be reconnected again. My thoughts and prayers go out to your loved ones.
Tony Brown
September 28, 2009
It's been a long time since I have thought about how much Kirby meant to me as a kid and young adult. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family and friends. Tonight at the dinner table I will tell a story about our childhood days. Growing up, Kirby and I were next door neighbors. I shadowed Kirby over those years. It seems like everyday there was a new adventure: hiking in the woods (behind the house), bike riding, building forts, trail work, football, racing Hotwheels, ice skating on a rink in his back yard, and the craziest stunt every! (jumping the creek on bikes). The activities changed as we got older but Kirby was always doing something cool and I wanted to do it too. Kirby even made me one of the coolest freshman at Henrico High; by asking me if I wanted a ride in his Mustang (in the back seat with deafening speakers).
I will shed many tears and may laugh just as much while thinking of all those years.
Kathy (Wells) Chism
September 24, 2009
I, as many of you went to high school with Kirby and he was definitely one of a kind. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Joe Lam
September 24, 2009
I was very sadden to hear about the passsing of your son. Please accept my heart felt sympathy.
September 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Brenda Broaddus(Gentry)
September 23, 2009
so sorry to hear of kirby's passing. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
Nancy Hening~Winters
September 23, 2009
What a free spirit Kirby has always been! From the smile, to the laugh, to the lust for life and success. Over the years I would hear of his success and accomplishments and always say...that's Kirby Kay! I pray that your son will carry on the great qualities that made you who you were. To the family, we "all" send our heart felt sympathies.
Jennifer Hughes-Owens
September 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
JD Holzgrefe
September 23, 2009
Kirby,
We will all miss you. From the days of Crystal Pistol to Body Creations, I have so many memories and good times. Rest in Peace my friend.
Matt Waring
September 22, 2009
When I first met Kirby, I was 5 years old. I was at the bus stop and he and some other kids were playing football. He came over and asked me if I wanted to play. Being only 5 and he was 9, I was a little scared. But I played and after that he always asked me to play something. Whether is was football, wiffleball, skateboarding down Ridge Road, riding bikes behind his house or the haunted trails in the woods. As I got older, we became closer and even though I was 4 years younger, he always accepted me as one of his friends, nicknaming me 'tater'. Kirby was and will always be the coolest kid I knew. I watched Kirby reach a lot of goals. Most of you remember Kirby the bodybuilder, but I remember Kirby as a small kid that transformed into this massive weightlifter. He always worked hard at whatever he was doing and he loved accomplishment. I can honestly say that day a long time ago when he asked me to play football, he became an idol to me. I will always remember Kirby as the coolest kid in the neighborhood. And I will never forget the great memories we had together. I will miss you my old friend. My sincere condolences to the entire family.
Jennifer (Gregory) Hague
September 22, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Tim and Nancy Delph
September 22, 2009
Many years since we've seen Kirby, but will always remember his infectious laugh, humor, big smile, fun loving personality and all the great double dates we shared in high school!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Patrick Beagle
September 22, 2009
I was deeply saddened to learn of Kirby's passing and can only hope he is in a better place. It's been many years since I've seen him, but I'm grateful he was so good to my nephew, and this was an example from which we can all learn of being able to give to others even while dealing with personal problems, which we all must do. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Chris Woody
September 22, 2009
The image I can remember most about Kirby, is the same of what most of you remember. His laugh. Whether he was making a joke about you, or just telling you something crazy he had done the night before, you ALWAYS laughed along with him. While I haven't seen him in a few years, like most of you, it says a lot about him and the brief moment we had with him, that what we liked most about him was that he made us smile. Take care.
shawn markham
September 22, 2009
my thoughts and prayers with kirbys family i knew kirby from price club and he brought to his gym later and help grow to more confident about my self he was agreat inspiration and he will be missed
Shelly Carel
September 22, 2009
May peace be with Kirby's family & friends.
Shelly Carel
David (Giby) Gibson
September 22, 2009
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that i have learned of the loss of my long term friend Kirby Kay. For years i had the honor of having him as my co worker at Price Club,as well as my training partner, and friend.His enthuiasm for bodybuilding was infectious and he taught me volumes of invaluable information during our hours in the gym. My heart goes out to his family during their time off loss. Seek comfort in your time of sorrow knowing he lived his life to the fullest and aquired an enormous whealth of friendships along his journey.
September 21, 2009
I also went to high school with Kirby. What a great person he was. I alway loved his smile. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this time of loss.
Dana Barker, Caroline County, Va.
Robin Dunnavant Updike
September 21, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with Kirby's family during this difficult time. Haven't seen Kirby in many years, but we were in school together all the way through...he had the greatest smile for absolutely everyone!
Sheila Payne Knighton
September 21, 2009
I am deeply saddened to learn of Kirby's passing. I remember his beautiful smile and infectious laugh. He will be greatly missed by many.
Randy Coates
September 21, 2009
Although it's been years since I've seen Kirby, it seems just like yesterday that we were jumping bikes on the trails behind his house and swinging over the creek. Then during the winter months, sleigh riding down Ridge Hill. My thoughts and prayers are with Kirby and all his family. He will be missed dearly.
Cheryl Heilman-Wright
September 21, 2009
We still have some "Kirby Creations" at the gym...
May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.
Tommy and Theresa Strickland
September 21, 2009
We will miss the long talks with Kirby on the front porch. He shared how much he loved the lord and believed he'd see him someday. We know he is walking with the angels or at least having a good work out with them. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
Danny Allen
September 21, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Wanda Bage
September 21, 2009
Kirby worked with me at Continental Cablevision years ago - He was the life of the party. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Dale Cockrell
September 21, 2009
Like many others here i haven't seen
Kirby in a few years all i can think of is bike riding in the woods, putt putt in the back yard,and many hours on the swing behind our houses all my childhood memories have Kirby in them. In the summer he would wake me up hollering through my window (get up lets play war)miss you much old friend
Jim & Regina Wallace
September 21, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Brette hearn
September 21, 2009
Kirby will be sadly missed. His smile and goofy sence of humor shall always be remembered. Fly with the angles and watch over all of us.....
Dean Miller
September 21, 2009
Kirby LIVED life to it's fullest.....An INSPIRATION in the gym & you can't help but to TRAIN HARDER when "KIRB" was "there!" GREAT quads!! He would show you THEM!!And be RIGHTLY PROUD!! He did enjoy the RESULTS of HARD, SMART training! The one thing I WILL MISS..physically(but in my memories)was Kirby's INFECTIOUS LAUGH!! He laughed with ALL HIS BEING!! To his family, Words can NEVER express the emptiness that ANYONE feels! For those Kirby had "touched you TOO have your memories!" To his son, you HAVE "one HELL OF A DAD"...in your heart!!!LIVE and LEARN!
Terri Davis Gravely
September 21, 2009
I have not seen Kirby in so many years. He was most certainly the life of a party for sure. I knew many people that went to Body Creations and knew him from there also. He is most certainly in my thoughts and wish the family to remember the best times and to know that he is in a great place.
Archa and Nancy Robertson (parents of Troy)
September 21, 2009
Our sympathy in the loss of Kirby. Praying our Heavenly Father will give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Deborah Hudgins
September 21, 2009
I also was a high school classmate of Kirby's and haven't seen him since school. Kirby has a great sense of humor, beautiful black hair and wonderful smile. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Kay family.
Carol Coleman
September 21, 2009
Dear Terry & Barbara,
On behalf of the Bell Creek Water Aerobics class, we wish to offer our condolences to you and your family and pray that God's love will give you strength for today and hope for tomorrow. Hold on to the promise that the power for mending broken hearts belong only to the One for whom all things are possible.
lenny whitley
September 21, 2009
I havent seen kirby in the last ten years,he was a great friend,his out going personality positive attitude and going the extra mile.I will allways remember the good times.My thoughts and prayers go out to Kirbys family.
Herman Hood
September 21, 2009
My condolences to Kirby's family.I went to high school with Kirby and will always remember his humor and big smile.
Linda (Headley) Peay
September 21, 2009
I was crushed to learn of Kirby's passing. I haven't seen him in 20 years, but have thought of him time to time. He was a good friend to me in high school, keeping me laughing all through English class. Later, his drive to succeed was very impressive. I'm sorry he had to leave so soon. May he be well and strong again with his Heavenly Father.
Karen Snead-Baber
September 21, 2009
It's been years since I've seen Kirby, but I will always remember that wonderful and charming smile that he had. I can still remember riding by David's house and seeing Kirby, David, Keith and the Bryant boys. Seems like they you didn't see one without seeing one of those guys.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Kirby's family and his friends.
Donna (Easter) Tinsley
September 21, 2009
It has been many years since I've seen Kirby but it is often that I've thought of him. Growing up in the same neighborhood and sharing classes together, he will always be in my memories. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to his family.
Gary Parrish
September 21, 2009
My sincerest condolences to Kirby's family. Remember time heals all wounds and memories last forever. I haven't seen Kirby in many years but I will always remember the good times we had in school and after.
Jenny Yerkes-Ferguson
September 20, 2009
Although it has been years since I saw Kirby I will always remember him being a postivie person.
My heart goes out to Kirby's family, each of you are in my prayers. God Bless you all.
Wendy Bohannon
September 20, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with Kirby's family and friends. He will be missed.
Jamie Bryant
September 20, 2009
Although I haven't seen Kirby in over ten years, some of my fondest childhood memories involved him. He still occurs in an occasional dream now and then. He was a leader and extremely driven. Pretty funny as well.
You will be missed.
Jeff Dawson
September 20, 2009
I am heartbroken about this news although it sounds like he had given his life to Jesus. Kirby was a great friend and a mentor to me. He was a co-worker that I admired due to his work ethic. We formed a strong friendship while working at PriceClub. We later became roommates for a few years, until I moved to NY. He always inspired me to better myself. I am saddened at this loss and will fly down for the funeral.
Bruce Hailey
September 20, 2009
Kirby had a way of making everyone he met feel like they were his best friend. I'll always remember the laughs we had in the weight room. He was a good friend and a real insperation. He will be missed by many.
Greg Tomlin
September 20, 2009
I am deeply saddend by Kirby's passing. He was a good friend and I will miss him. My prayers are with his family during this time. Kirby's faith was strong and I know he is in better place.
Anne (Beasley) Burry
September 20, 2009
My condolences to Kriby's family. We grew up in the same neighborhood and were friends for years. Can still see him goofing off on the bus and playing neighborhood football games - those were the days, can't believe he's gone.
John Thurston
September 20, 2009
Unwinding in the wind as a gentle breeze,
Memories of our friendship I will cherish Forever.
The joy of life you brought to everyone.
The humor and laughter you gave.
Your spirit shines beyond the brightness of a star.
Your inspiration and friendship touched the hearts Of everybody.
The memories and happiness you
brought to my life, will fill my soul forever.
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