Dr. Joseph G. Kirkpatrick

Dr. Joseph G. Kirkpatrick Dr. Joseph Gabler Kirkpatrick, 77, of Fayetteville, previously of Harrisburg, died Saturday, June 27, 2015 in Chambersburg. Joe was born in Scotland, PA to the late Robert B. and Violet Gabler Kirkpatrick on July 21, 1937. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert B. Jr and Dr. William H. Kirkpatrick. A 1955 graduate of Chambersburg High School, Joe graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, 1960, and University of Pittsburgh Dental School, 1964. He received his Master's Degree in Orthodontics from Temple in 1966. He then joined the Air Force as a captain and was stationed in Japan for two years. May of 1969 he opened his orthodontic practice in Colonial Park and retired in 1992. He was a member of The American Dental Association, The American Association of Orthodontists, Psi Omega Dental Fraternity, King Street Church, and the Truth Seekers Sunday School Class. He served on the Board of Piney Mountain Retirement Community and was a silent partner in the work of The House of Grace and other ministries. Joe is survived by his wife of 44 years, Ruth Byrns Kirkpatrick, 2 children, Anne E., wife of Eric Gaumer of Frederick, MD, Andrew J., husband of Amanda of Gaithersburg, MD., and three granddaughters, Chloe and Rowan Gaumer and Lennon Kirkpatrick; sisters, Margaret Nicklas and Joanne Shira and sisters-in-Iaw Janet Kirkpatrick and Sandra Kirkpatrick in addition to numerous nieces and nephews. He was passionate about everything he did. He loved the Lord, his family, good food, good music, the mountains, skiing, sailing, hunting and fishing. A memorial service will be held at 11AM on Saturday, August 8, 2015 with Pastor Ronald Cook officiating at King Street Church, 162 E King Street, Chambersburg, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society online at donate.lls.org or the charity of your choice. Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home, 725 Norland Ave. Chambersburg, PA will be handling the arrangements.