James G. Kirk Jr.

James G. Kirk Jr. obituary

James G. Kirk Jr.

James Kirk Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 29, 2011.
Kirk, James G., Jr. Beloved husband, dad, grandfather, and brother. Age 90, of St. Paul on May 24, 2011. Survived by his wife, Emma; children, Gabrielle Kirk-McDonald, James G. Kirk, III (Pamela), and Louis Bellamy (Colleen); grandchildren, Michael & Stacy McDonald, & Sarah & Lucas Bellamy; sister, Beverly Kirk- Gayton; brother, Gordon W. Kirk; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Service Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 732 W. Central Ave., St. Paul. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Spielman Mortuary, 344 W. University Ave., St. Paul with a 6:00 p.m. Monday V.F.W. Ritual Service; visitation also one hour prior to service at church on Tuesday (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.). 651-222-6363. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Kirk Family Scholarship Fund.

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June 9, 2011

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June 15, 2011

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

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Zoe (Walden) Jacobs

June 10, 2011

May God strengthen your family now and in the days to come. May the memories of your loved one bring you peace and comfort.

Dorothy Mockabee Jocelyn Van Knight

June 9, 2011

To Emma and family our deepest sympathy. Jimmy was a life long friend, he will be sorely missed.

Dave Adams

May 31, 2011

Emma and family; Death of a loved one is the most severe test you will ever face and if you can rise above your grief and if you will trust in God, then you will be able to surmount and difficulty with which you may be faced. Our prayers are with you and your family.

mazi johnson

May 30, 2011

Emma and family, please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of Jim. He was the nicest person and a dream to work for (at VFW). Emma, you are just about the sweetest person I've ever known too. RIP Jim and Peace be unto all of you.

May 30, 2011

My condolences to Mrs. Kirk and family, We God sustain during your loss.

Alma (Stewart) Robinson

Rod & Ruth Perkins

May 30, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of Jim's passing, we lived next door to him and Emma. They both are the nicest people we new. When we BBQ we all ways had them over. They all way were true to there heart, He will be for ever missed. We cared deeply for Jim and Emma both. R&R Perkins.

May 29, 2011

Please accept our condolenses on Jim's passing. He was a good friend and a good boss to work for. Sincerely Walter McFarland and family.

Marlene Hawkins

May 29, 2011

Jimmy was a very special person. Always helping others and a true friend. May he rest in peace. Always and forever in my heart. Marlene Hawkins

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