John-Kirtley-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home - Del Rio

John Larry Kirtley

Oct 21, 1942 - Jan 15, 2014

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Our condolences to the Kirtley family. It was an honor and privilege to know and work with Officer Kirtley.

With my dad, 1964

John Larry was my cousin. He will be missed, & very much so. His laugh was just his, and like no one else's. Couldn't help but just laugh right along w/him no matter what it was about! My sincere condolences to all the family at this time. May God bless you all. John Larry was Always good to me. Through out my early-mid childhood, he was indeed a role model to me. A role model to many others as well. I still find, myself, referencing things he had said to me, and fondly remember the times...

Officer Kirtley, RIP, Honorble is correct and a very dedicated public servant. He was a role model and when I worked for the City of Del Rio he was very helpful and supportive. My families thoughts and prayers are with the family. God Be with You Eva.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Our deepest sympathy go out to Eva and the rest of the family. John will be missed by our community. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Our sincere sympathy is being sent out to the John Kirtley Family and may God be with you through your sorrow.

John, Bernie and Danny Reavis of Del Rio,Tx.

Sincere sympathy to Scott and Nathy and other family members and close friends of John Kirtley. John was an accomplished person who touched the lives of many. Recollections of John go back to childhood, and it seems just yesterday he was a youthful, energetic man. Hope warm memories and faith bring comfort and peace to John's loved ones.

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John's Obituary

John Larry Kirtley passed away surrounded by his family on January 15, 2014, at 7:57 PM at the age of 71, following a long battle with cancer. John was born October 21, 1942 in Monroe, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Dayton Kirtley; his mother, Marguerite Louise Kirtley Bradley; his stepfather, W. Ralph Bradley; his sister Judith Carolyn Kirtley; and his son, Stephen Andrew Kirtley.John was an extremely dedicated veteran, Del Rio police officer, husband, father, and well-respected public servant. He entered the United States Air Force in 1960 and served until 1984. During that time, John served as a Security Policeman in southern Florida during the Cuban Missile Crisis as well as a combat tour in South Vietnam, 1966-67. Mr. Kirtley also served at duty stations around the United States and in Okinawa, Japan. Senior Master Sergeant Kirtley retired from Laughlin Air Force Base in 1984. After his military retirement, John joined the Del Rio Police Department and served faithfully until February 2010, having achieved the rank of Detective Lieutenant. From 1998-2002, Mr. Kirtley served as an elected member of the San Felipe Consolidated Independent School District. John loved his family, his country, and the San Felipe Del Rio community. Public service was the hallmark of his life as was his love of football. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Eva Esquivel Kirtley; two brothers, David Dayton Kirtley and W.R. (Bill) Bradley; two sisters, Fredda K. Brannan and Bonnie Sue Lipps; his son, Scott Dayton Kirtley; his daughter, Ronda Lynn Kirtley; his stepdaughter, Charity Ann Sotelo; his stepsons Jacob Vincent and Joshua Simon Sotelo; eight granddaughters; a grandson; a step-grandson; and two great-grandchildren.Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2014 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Monday, January 20, 2014 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church 301 Ave G Del Rio, Texas.Gentlemen with the honor of Pallbearers: Manuel Herrera, Freddie Martinez, Mark Crosby, Robert Garcia, Bobby Hernandez and Apolonio Hernandez. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Oaks Cemetery.

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