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Randy Lynn Kirk

1959 - 2008

BORN

1959

DIED

2008

Randy Kirk Obituary

ODESSA Randy Lynn Kirk, 48, died on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at his residence.


A memorial graveside service will be held 4 p.m., on Friday, May 16, 2008, at Sunset Memorial Gardens the St. Mark Garden.


Randy was born on November 26, 1959, in Odessa; his parents were Norman and Lydia Kirk. He graduated from Odessa High School in 1978. After graduating from High School, he continued to work in the family business with his dad; later when his dad decided to retire from the business, Randy became the owner of "Kirk's Windshield and Trim Shop."


He is survived by three sisters and their husbands, Debra and Glenn Mertz of Stephenville, Vickie and Ray Martin of Stephenville, and Elizabeth and Mike Gillespie of Odessa; a uncle, David and Liz Kirk of Kermit; nieces and nephews, Sophia Ruiz, LaCrisha Jones, Norma Jones, Jeremy Jones, Todd Reeves, Jake Reeves, Amanda Reeves, Michael Norman Gillespie and Ryan Gillespie; and a special friend Judy Pederson of Midland.


He was preceded in death by his parents, and grandparents.


Online condolences may be left for the family through the obituary link at www.elmwoodfuneral.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Odessa American on May 15, 2008.

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Travis Fisher

June 10, 2008

I last saw Randy In the Hospital at the coke Machine. He was trying to buy a coke and yelled across the hall to me. It was great to see him. He was always smiling and he is now smiling with God. May the family be at peace knowing He is with the lord. Randy Ill see you on the other side my friend!

Class of 1978
Odessa High

Royce Purvis

May 18, 2008

My thoughts and prayers also to the family. Randy was a friend of my brother's and I remember his sense of humor when we were at OHS.
God bless each of you with his love!

Cathy Jackson

May 15, 2008

My heartfelt sympathy to Vickie and the Kirk family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. I know Randy will be missed. I have fond memories of him from many years ago. My love to you all.

Jimmy Coppedge

May 15, 2008

In the shuffle of this thing called life , we ran across each other only a few times since graduation. My thoughts and prayers go out to your loved ones.
Godspeed Randy Kirk !
Jimmy Coppedge
Class of '78

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