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1931
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2019
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Richard Kirby Obituary
He was born on April 16, 1931, in Grayson County, to Edgar Kyle and Rose Ella Wilson Kirby.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Bertha Kirby.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Lawson Kirby of Galax; sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Susie Kirby, Ronnie and Patti Kirby, all of Galax and Dennis Kirby of Illinois; step-daughter and husband, Jeanette and Tommy Mabe of Woodlawn; one granddaughter and husband; three step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Frankie Higgins of Rural Retreat; several nieces and nephews; and family friend, Randy Hehmann.
A memorial service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Coal Creek Community Church with the Rev. Randy Bledsoe, the Rev. Jay Fields and the Rev. Doug Flemming officiating. Military rites will be conducted at the church by the Hillsville VFW Post 1115. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1 p.m. until time for the service at the Coal Creek Community Church. Burialwill be private for the family in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
A guestbook is available online at www.vaughanguynn.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Stephen, Lisa and Kiera Kirby
March 1, 2019
Gary, Dennis and Ronnie. Sorry to hear about Richard. He was a good man and lots of fun to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
JEANETTE MABE
February 23, 2019
MAY GOD BLESS US ALL,DAD, THANKS FOR LOVING MY MOM MARIE.. AND SPREADING YOUR KINDNESS AND LOVE TO OUR FAMILY. THE TENDERNESS IN YOUR HEART AS 19 YEARS PASSED WITH MOM THRU SICKNESS AND HEALTH. I LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU AS I CONTINUE MOMS JOURNEY TO JOIN YOU . I JUST KNOW YOU HAVE FOUND BRENDA.
April Vaughn
February 22, 2019
Such a sweet & caring man you were. Thank you for loving the extended family that came with your wife, Marie. She was so very lucky to have had you in her life and so we're we. April, Allan & Ryan Vaughn
February 20, 2019
Uncle Richard, I love you, and I remember how good you were to me when I was a little girl. Tell Daddy and Mama that I love them too. I know you're with them now.--Rhonda
Janet Johnson
February 20, 2019
Jeanette prayers for you and your family
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