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JESSE KIRBY Memoriam

Jesse "Jeff" Franklin Kirby IV Nov. 4, 1962 - Aug. 15, 2016 Many cliches would fit in our sorrow at your unexpected death, but suffice it to say you were loved by family and friends who will greatly miss you. You were a good person, a wonderful helper and a comfort to many. We are blessed to have had you in our lives for this too-short time. For condolences and/or to share a memory, email [email protected]

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Published by Oklahoman on Nov. 4, 2016.

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Jack Dever

November 8, 2016

You will be missed Jess.

November 7, 2016

Tim Welch here. Jess and I were friends in high school and college. I remember him cutting power to the high school so I could impress my girlfriend who was visiting. I remember all the trips to McDonalds where he would request exactly seven ketchup packets. I remember the army jacket big enough to hold a big mac meal (including drink) to sneak into a movie. I remember driving to Stillwater to get a coke and Tulsa to get a comic book. I remember playing bridge and late night walks.
I remember us driving down to Padre Island. We didn't have enough money so we only spent every other night in a hotel. The other nights we slept in the car, a few times on the beach. We went down to Brownsville and into Mexico where we ran into someone from high school who took us to a bar where we had cold Tecate. We spent day on the beach. I spent the day reading, drinking, and sleeping. Jess walked the beach from one end to the other and sun burned his feet...bad.

Jess was a good friend and one of a kind. He was unique and giving. I haven't seen Jess in years but miss him all the same.

Watercolor of Kelly, Jeff & Angie.

LizAnne, (Anne) Williams

November 4, 2016

There are too many things I will miss about Jeff...Hugging him after not seeing him for a long time...his faithfulness to his family & friends...his coat pocket with & bottle & straw where he could reach it easily...the little boy that made up his own rules to games & made my kids go along with 'his way'...his stories that he told as a child...his smile & so many things I'll think of later. I loved him dearly & still do. He was the oldest of the five cousins...Jeff Angie Kelly Brian & Jason. We all miss you...Hope you are happy on the other side. See you sometime later. Love, Aunt Anne.

Jeff's 30th birthday Nov. 1992

Janelle Lee (Miller)

November 4, 2016

This is one of my (his mom, Janelle's) favorite birthday pix of Jeff/Jess. His family and friends will recognize his favorite attire--camo with a pocket for a "Big Gulp" with a straw (his sippy cup). He smiled alot and then his teeth were so nice and white they reflected at the flash.

Barbara Duffy

November 4, 2016

Janelle - This is about the worst thing that can happen to a family. I think about you and your family every day and wish the best for you. You have been in my thoughts and prayers for over 2 months.

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