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Charles Kirkland Obituary
Jan. 21, 1952 - Feb. 10, 2017
SOUTH BEND - Mr. Charles Kirkland, Jr., 65, known to family as “Jr. bug” and to friends as “Cowboy,” departed this life at his residence on February 10, 2017. He was born January 21, 1952 in Cleveland, Mississippi, the child of Charles Sr., and Earline Hardrict Kirkland. The family then relocated to South Bend, Indiana.
When he was a young child, Charles graduated from Washington High School, where he enjoyed all types of sports, especially football and wrestling, and his favorite subject, art. At Washington High School, he has left his eternal mark on the floors in the gymnasium as well as the walls going to the concession stand. When one walks in, the hand-painted masterpiece of the Panther's emblem was done by Mr. Charles Kirkland, Jr.
His hobby was horseback riding. He would groom his horses and take them in the city where people, especially the little ones, would ask for a ride or feel them and say, “Is that a real horse?” Charles also loved to dance. Where there was a beat, there was Charles.
He retired from Dexter Axle Company in Elkhart, Indiana. He is survived by a son, Charles Kirkland; three sisters, Tyree Kirkland (Benny Ivory), Ardean Lancaster (Richard) and Janice Hardrict; and one brother, Karon Kirkland (Gail), all of South Bend, Indiana.
He was affectionately fond of his family and will truly be missed by his nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends. Charles was preceded in death by both parents, Charles and Earline, as well as his aunts, Albertha McBride, Ola Coleman, and Margaret Hardrict.
Services will be at noon Friday, Feb. 17, at Palmer Funeral Home-West Chapel, 2702 Lincolnway West, South Bend, with Rev. William Jones officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be left for the Kirkland family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
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Linda Brownlee
February 18, 2017
My condolences to the family
Linda Brownlee
Glenda Bibbs Williams
February 17, 2017
My condolences to the family of Kirkland. He was like a part of our family. He hung around my Uncle Dennis and those two were always cracking jokes about something or somebody. He was a good guy. See you on the other side Kirkland. God bless.
Michael Hardrict
February 16, 2017
May you Rest in Heaven Uncle Bug..
Charles & Brenda Mavk jr
February 17, 2017
Our Prayers to the Family of Charles Kirkland
We will miss Kirk aka KIRK-KARELY, as we know him here in St.Louis, MO. He loved Horses we will miss those times of going Horse back riding on the weekends. We Love hearing him sing in that voice aka LOU RAWLS JR. Charles and I are so greatful and blessed to have spent the time together with him, he will truly be missed.
CHARLES AND BRENDA MACK JR
Ken Wenrick
February 15, 2017
The world lost a great guy who brought joy to everyone he met. Rip my friend. Condolences to his family, may God comfort you In your time of grief.
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Tyrone Davis
February 15, 2017
Pastor Sharon Tyson
February 15, 2017
The Casey/Tyson and Mack family will truly miss him!!!! He always brought laughter and joy to all of us!!! In addition to cooking, laughing and singing!!!! Prayers extended to his entire family!!!!! Heaven gained another soldier!!
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