Flint, Michigan
KIRKPATRICK, Billy Joe - Of Clio, age 78, died Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at his residence. Funeral service will be held 12 Noon Saturday, October 22, 2011 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint, Burial in Great Lakes National Cemetery at 1 p.m. Monday, October 24, 2011. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday until the time of the service at the funeral home. Bill Maguffee officiating. Billy Joe was born in Kennett, Missouri, on October 30, 1932, to Carl and Jean (Sutton) Kirkpatrick. He lived in Michigan most of his life. On July 30, 1955 he married Velma L. Wineman in Flint, Michigan. He was an active member of the Church of Christ Swartz Creek. Mr. Kirkpatrick was employed at GM Parts Division for over 30 years, retiring in 1991. Surviving him are wife, Velma; son, David Joe (Julie) of Henderson, Nevada; granddaughters, Jamilyn Kirkpatrick and Autumn Murphy; grandson, David Murphy; brother, Lewis C. Kirkpatrick (Gwen) of Clio; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Jean and sister, Patsy Jean Kirkpatrick. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com.
Dear Velma,
We loved Bill very much, and we're sorry we couldn't be with you today. Before Bob's IV hook-up time, we went to our favorite park, and walked through the trees, and talked about Bill, and the way he loved all nature, and being in the woods. We used our time in remembrance of him and all the fun times we've had together!
Love you,
Bob and Doris
Bob and Doris Robb
October 22, 2011 | Edmond,, OK
Velma, The entry on Oct. 21 that wasn't signed is from Rod and Tammy VanWagoner. I don't know why our names didn't show up. We love you.
October 22, 2011
Bill will be missed by our family in so many ways. Wishing we could be there with you. Your will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. With love
October 21, 2011
Velma, David and family, so sorry for the passing of Bil but so comforted that he was a faithful christian and is free of any pain & suffering. My memories go back to Chesterfield playing B-Ball with David & Chris Black in the driveway to the present @ Swartz Creek church of Christ.. May God continue to comfort and bless you at this difficult time of loss. In christian love-Mike Jewell & family
October 21, 2011
Velma and Family
Sorry to hear of the passing of Bill. Please know my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of your great loss.
Marilyn Woodbury (worked with Velma at the bank)
Marilyn Woodbury
October 21, 2011 | Montrose, MI
Velma and Family We are so very very sorry. Hope to see you this evening. Bob and Rita Bensch
October 21, 2011
Velma, thinking of you at this difficult time. Bill was very special to us and we so enjoyed him and his teasing of Derf. We will miss him very much but know that heaven welcomes him with open arms. Michele (Shelly Holt) O'Brien
October 20, 2011
The world lost a great man, but I know that he is happy in heaven with Grandma Jean and Aunt Pat. He truly was such a joy to be around and he was such a character, and you never knew what he would say or do, He was a great Uncle to myself and also to my daughter Jourden-we have wonderful memories of him, he will be missed by all of us, We love you uncle Bill-don't worry we will take care of Aunt Velma.
xoxoxo Love you more then the world as Jourden and I always say to each...
Dena Herald
October 20, 2011 | Clio, MI
Velma, Dave and Family,
Words are so inadequate at this time.
You have our Heartfelt Sympathy concerning the loss of Billy Joe your husband, father and grandfather.
May God Bless
Tom & Jill McClimans
October 20, 2011 | Linden, MI