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Herman Kirby Obituary
Herman Early Kirby Sr., 81, of Charlottesville, died on Thursday, August 12, 2010, at a local care facility.
He was born on September 20, 1928, in Esmont, the son of the late Richard Franklin Kirby and Alma Moore Kirby. He was also preceded in death by his first wife of 29 years, Joyce Ann Kirby; a granddaughter, Kelly Ann Kirby; and a brother, Harold F. Kirby.
Mr. Kirby was Superintendant of Facilities Management of Heating and Air at the University of Virginia. He started a Trades Program for University of Virginia Facilities Management. He was a Boy Scout Leader and a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church and more recently attended Lake Christian Church. Herman loved fishing, square dancing, tinkering, camping and gardening.
Surviving him are his wife, Margaret B. Kirby of Charlottesville; two sons, Herman E. Kirby Jr. and his wife, Nancy, of Brightwood and Richard E. Kirby and his wife, Paula, of Fishersville; two stepdaughters, Theresa Lamb and her husband, Donnie, of Palmyra and Deborah Southall of Waynesboro; a stepson, James Southall and his wife, Tammy, of Palmyra; nine grandchildren, Matthew Kirby, Darby Kirby, Allison Hanger, Kate Lamb, Kimberly Hillard, Angela Glasgow, Charles S. Lindsey, Robert Southall and Amanda Southall; nine great-grandchildren, Naomi Kirby, Rin Kirby, Emma Kirby, NeNe Kirby, John Mark Hanger III, Yavin Glasgow, Devan Glasgow and Maliek Glasgow; two sisters, Virgie A. Williams and Alice Worthington; a brother, William Kirby; his best friend and fishing companion, David Harkness; his cat, Tiger; and numerous other family members.
A graveside funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 16, 2010, at Holly Memorial Gardens with Pastor Chris Long and Bill Mills officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday, August 15, 2010, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home.
The family extends special thanks to the staff of Winterhaven and Hospice of the Piedmont for their compassionate care.
Friends may sign the guest book at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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August 16, 2010
Jinx and Richard we're so sorry for your loss of the great father Mr. kirby was to both of you. Your father was a outstanding role model for me through my difficult times, as you were for you Richard are my Best Friend always. God will bless you both for carrying forward with his teaching and caring ways! Jim and Mary Amiss
Fran and Beth Burns
August 16, 2010
Jinx, Nancy, Darby, and all the Kirbys: We never met your dad (granddad), but he certainly sounds like a great man and you all have some wonderful memories to cherish. May our dear Lord comfort all of you as you mourn his passing.
Debby Cassell Waufle
August 16, 2010
Our hearts and prayers go out to you all. Blessings to you in your time of grief.
Rhonda Nelson Jennings
August 16, 2010
To Jinx, Richard and families;
We are saddened to read of your Dad's passing. Remembering all of the interaction between Alta Vista & Elliott Avenues via the back alley from one house to the other often brings smiles to our faces. Your Mom was such a wonderful comfort to me when my Mom had to start working and your Dad taught me to ride a bike. He also taught me to ride your go-cart and didn't seem too upset when I rode through his fence and ended up in Bill Gianinni's garden.
Praying that God will comfort you at this time.
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Tom Scott
August 15, 2010
Herman was a skilled worker who exibited confidence and pride in what he did. I was proud to be a friend of Herman, and have thought of him often.
Janet Lockstampfor
August 15, 2010
Dear Alice, Michael, Bill and family of Herman.
You are in our prayers and thoughts at this time of your loss..
May our God surround each of you with comfort and peace.
Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Grace, Peace, and Love,Mildred & Janet Lockstampfor and N.R.B.C. Members.
August 14, 2010
Dear Kirbys,
I am so very sorry to hear of this news. All of our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Love you guys,
Joan and Oliver Brown
Kristen and Libby
Alma and Buzzy Harlow
August 14, 2010
Theresa and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Herman. We know how special he was to your mom, yourself and all of your family. I hadn't seen him in years but I remember what a character he was when we would go visit at your mom's. He loved to get us wound up.
We hope that you all will be comforted with your beautiful memories of him until you are reunited at a much more beautiful place. We love you and our prayers are with you.
Billy and Linda Ballowe
August 14, 2010
Richard and family, Linda and I are very sorry for the loss of your dad. We trust that God will comfort you at this sad time.
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