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Kirby Bickley Obituary

Kirby S. Bickley IRMO Funeral services for Kirby S. Bickley, 90, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2014 at St. Michael's Lutheran Church with interment in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home Irmo/St.Andrews Chapel. Mr. Bickley was born May 25, 1923 in Irmo, SC and passed away on Monday, January 27, 2014. He was the son of the late Morgan and Ethel Shealy Bickley. Mr. Bickley retired from Shakespeare after 40 years. He was also employed at Zodiac Greenhouses. Mr. Bickley was a "die-hard" Clemson fan and an Irmo High School quarterback. Mr. Bickley is survived by his daughters, Harriet B. Sloan and Stephanie B. Evans (Steven); grandchildren, Brandon Sloan (Kristen), Brittany Sloan (Jason), Bridgett Lake (Philip), Shannon Evans (Griffin) and Sarah Evans; great-grandchild, Olivia Lake. Mr. Bickley was predeceased by his wife, Lillian Schwartz Bickley; sisters, Annie Ruth B. Wyse, Lessie "Ebby" B. Dreher; brother, Ralph "Buster" Bickley and son-in-law, Ronald Sloan. Memorials may be made in memory of Kirby S. Bickley to St. Michael's Lutheran Church Cemetery or Bicentennial Funds, 400 River Road, Columbia, SC 29212. www.caughmanharmanfuneralhome.net

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Published by The State on Jan. 31, 2014.

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Ronnie Dioguardi III

February 26, 2014

Mr.Bickley was a kind and generous man. I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Bickley on numerous occasions and each time was better than the last. RIP.

Sheila Melton

February 10, 2014

Rick, The girls, and I always looked forward to seeing Kirby & Annie Ruth at McDonald's on Sundays. We already miss Annie Ruth...now we'll miss Kirby just as much. But we know he's with Lillian, Annie Ruth, his other siblings, and his parents again. We can say we'll have a great welcoming commitee when we get to heaven. Thoughts & prayers are with you all, and God bless.

Lori Drafts

February 2, 2014

Mr. Bickley was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Our prayers are with the family and may Mr. Bickley rest in peace. WIth love, Keith, Lori and Tyler Drafts. ??

January 31, 2014

Many fond childhood memories of Mr. Kirby. I was always so excited to see him at church. Rest in peace Mr. Kirby. I know a lot of people will be there to greet you in Heaven....Kathy Lindler

Brittany Sloan

January 31, 2014

There are no words to describe this loss. My heart hurts for losing such a wonderful grandfather, but I'm encouraged that he's finally with his love, his parents and siblings and my dad. Knowing they are all reunited gives hope for when it is my time to join them. I love you grandpop, always and forever. Thank you for loving me even though I graduated from "the other school" and giving me my fighting tiger spirit! GO TIGERS!

January 31, 2014

May Mr Kirby Rest in Peace.
Larry S. Meetze and Wife Diane.

Mickey, Carl, Mike and Barry Lindler

January 31, 2014

Kirby was the ultimate "courtly gentleman" who treated everyone he met with kindness. On every greeting, he welcomed us as if we were the ones he had been waiting on to see all day. Kirby left us behind Monday as he entered Heaven where his parents and siblings welcomed him "home" - he'll be part of the welcome committee when we enter Heaven. We already miss you, our friend.

Kayelynne and Terry Wyatt

January 28, 2014

He and Aunt Lillian, along with all of my aunts and uncles from "down home" will always have a special place in my memory and heart. I will always love remembering Uncle Kirby"s and Daddy's laughter. I will also remember the warm Clemson clique Uncle Kirby had with my husband Terry, who then, was new to the family. Uncle Kirby made him feel like he was always part of the family. I know it is a sad and tragic loss to all of you, he left behind, but it fills my heart with joy, that he is reunited with the love of his life, and family and friends that went before him. I look forward to the day that I will see those wonderful faces, and hear that laughter once again. After all, that is what Heaven is suppose to be, and I know that this, is where Uncle Kirby is right now. My love and heart is with all of you.

Amanda Carter

January 28, 2014

His loss will be greatly felt by all who loved him. Happiness and pleasant memories are what he left behind. He and Daddy had so many hearty laughs together along with all those people that used to gather around that wonderful lazy susan table in Wagner. I will always remember Uncle Kirby in terms of joking, laughter and acceptance. Those good natured fights over football and fried chicken still take place in my mind. A true gentleman and a good sport. I love him. He made my childhood so much richer for having been there and I will never forget his chuckle, his kindness or his goodness. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Johnny & Joan Carter

January 28, 2014

Our love to all of you during this time. Uncle Kirby and Aunt Lillian together again now and forever.

The Staff of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home

January 28, 2014

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