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Devin Kirk-Woods Obituary

Kirk-Woods DECATUR - Devin Dwayne Kirk-Woods, 18, of Decatur, went to be with his Heavenly Father at 4:38 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2011, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Services to celebrate Devin's life will be 2 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2011 in the chapel of Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. The family requests casual attire. Devin was born March 19, 1993 in Decatur, the son of John and Dana (Tribe) Woods. He enjoyed sports, music, movies, taking pictures, driving, and spending time with his family and friends. He leaves behind to cherish his memory mom and dad, John and Dana Woods, special mema, Joyce Tribe, brothers, JaQuan Woods, JonTarius Woods, and Christian Kirk, sister, Darian Kirk, niece DaJania Kirk, aunt, Teresa Tribe, granddad, Jim (Mary) Tribe, great-grandma, Marie Tribe, Papa Mike, Devin's baby's mother, Kenya Jennings, uncles, Donald (Gloria) Woods, Douglas Woods, Robert (Gerda) Woods, Cecil Woods, James Woods, Dan (Amy) Woods, Dale (Chris) Woods, Vernon Woods, aunties, Lorena (Dennis) Douglas, Anna Woods, Elnora Taylor, Millicent (Tim) Woods-Smith, Tina (Lougene III) Williams, and Albertine (Charles) Hines, cousins, Amber and Alayah, Dylan, Aisia, Drew, Chenoa, Michelle, and DeAndre, Derek, Brittany, Colby, Claire, Cecilia, Kyle, J.R., JaAisia, Carrington, Stephon, Patricia, Jade, Caseda, and Tayon, Zamie and Isaiah, Elijah, Zackery, Jessica, Demetris and Demetris, Kesha and Keshyia, JR. Kiana and Malachi, Ashyia, Mariah, Mesha, Dee, Jay, Quincy and Kamoni, Camyah, Torena and Nyamiah, Vincent, Sarah, and Collin, Aquielle, Zenas, Lamecka, and Trey, Nettie, Deshawn, Ja'shanna, Jadan, Booker, Jonas, Debrianna, Deshawn, Uniqik, Allanna, Donald, Delone, Isaiah, Devin, and Micah, Erica Antwone, and Admyre, Honor, Di'Ayisha, Da'Kenya, Da'Jada, Tammy, Tamese, LaNelle, Lougene IV, Aquarius, Corey and Kari, Davin, Curtis III, Treshon, Tyrice, Ayanna, Oscar, Michelle, Brandon, Trinity, and Tristian, special people, Ed (fiancée Jane and daughter Amber) Elizondo, Pete and Derrick Cole, Will and Valaria Cook, and Mike, Koti, Dylan Collins, Robert, Stephanie, and Jordan Coins, Chris Bell, and Bev and Mario Gage, and host of family and friends. He was a reunited in Heaven with Dustin, Audrey, Curtis Sr., Curtis Jr., and Isaih Woods, Cornielius Rodgers, Veron Layton, Maizie Street, and Isaih Taylor. The family would like to give a special thanks to Jamie Taylor from Ceasefire who took Devin under his wing and treated him like his brother. The family of Devin Kirk is being served by Graceland/ Fairlawn Funeral Home, honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. View the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/ herald-review/
Published by Decatur Herald & Review on May 4, 2011.

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RiTA HUNT

May 18, 2011

MISS YU LOVE RITA

jaleen Muex

May 11, 2011

John and Dana my prayers are with you and your family. May God strengthen your hearts.
Love your cousin Jaleen Muex

ashley toliver

May 9, 2011

No sense in it!!! My heart goes out to the family of this young man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Michael Tucker

May 6, 2011

R.I.P. devin u r gon but neva forgotten i will b thinkin bout the gud tymes we had at roberston we had r ups n downs but we got past all that bro n started kickin it u was lik one of mii best friends n noone will eva change that bro well this is a good bye for now i will c u up there one day bro

aarhianna primm

May 5, 2011

- my heart goes out to the whole family ! me and devin go back and im really gone miss him ! im sorry this happened to you guys but he's watching over each and everyone of you guys !

Twana clark & Family

May 5, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sabrina Holliman

May 4, 2011

John,Dana,and family I might not be there with you guys, but I am there in heart I know it's not easy to say good by, but may GOD be with all of you @ this time I Love you guys R.I.P Devin Dwayne Kirk-Woods!! LOVE ALWAYS Sabrina Holliman!!!

Kayla Logan

May 4, 2011

rip devin;
you will never be forgotten, it wasn't your time to go ; i still can't figure out why it had too be you ? you were someone i could always count on too make me laugh, & you made class alot more fun. you were always goofin' off & everyone loved you. you may be gone; but NEVER forgotton. see you in heaven one day. </3

Taylor Stanley

May 4, 2011

My heart goes out to dana & the rest of devins family . Keep yall heads up , he is gone but NEVER will be forgotten / thats for sure ! RIP 1000 , i love you :'(

Sherry Marrs

May 4, 2011

Lighting Candle in your sons memory!!

Sherry Marrs

May 4, 2011

So sorry for your lose , may God be with you all at this hard time and always your family and friends are in my thoughts and Prayers...God Bless

nakisha anderson

May 4, 2011

devin you will be forever rembered && always missed! we <3 you 10O0 && still in very much shocked words can't explain, R.I.P

florida west

May 4, 2011

To James and the rest of the family I was sorry to here about your lost of your love one and I will keep you in my prayers.

Amy Cunningham

May 4, 2011

Dana, John and Family,
My heart goes out to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Devin was such a sweet person and did not deserve this.
Beau and Amy (Shaw) Cunningham and kids

Aaron Hackney

May 4, 2011

I am so sorry this happened to you, My prayers and thoughts are with your friends and family. You will be missed.

Amber (Delone&Isaiah) Browning

May 4, 2011

A moment of silence for a precious life taken too soon..may you rest in peace Devin..

Shaina Schwartz

May 4, 2011

Devin i miss youu so much and all the fun times we had.

Susan Simmons

May 4, 2011

Devin ,I am really sorry this happened to you. My deepest sympathy to your Family and Friends. You will be Missed.

carol gasaway

May 4, 2011

i will be praying for your family.i will have my church put your family on our pray list tabernacle baptist church.

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