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James Henry Kirk

1944 - 2021

James Henry Kirk obituary, 1944-2021, Gary, IN

BORN

1944

DIED

2021

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

James Kirk Obituary

James Henry Kirk, age 76, born on October 10, 1944, in Dyersburg, TN. He made his transition peacefully Wednesday, May 19, 2021. He accepted the lord Jesus Christ in 2014. He joined Deliverance Temple COGIC with sister Jessie who has been a member for 41 years under Bishop E. Bobby Warren. He enjoyed participating in the Praise and worship. He was a faithful member until his health began to fail. He loved cooking, washing cars, watching old movies, listening to Christian music and watching wrestling. His beloved sister shared with him the importance of salvation and living for Jesus Christ. He was born to James & Jessie Kirk. He was preceded in death by father James Henry Kirk and mother Jessie R. Kirk, sister Peggie Joe Mitchell, brother Charles Kirk and great nephew Freddie Wynne III. He leaves to cherish his memories beloved sister and caregiver Jessie L. Wynne, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation Friday, May 28, 2021, from 10-11:00am with funeral services to immediately follow at 11:00am all at the Deliverance Temple Church of God in Christ, 3476 Virginia St. Officiating Bishop E. Bobby Warren. Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. Masks are required.

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Published by Post-Tribune from May 27 to May 28, 2021.

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Linda Barnes-caldwell

June 2, 2021

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Janice Kirk

May 28, 2021

James Henry was a very kind and loving cousin. I thank God for him, and my cousin Jesse All Wynn for the love she gave and the care she always gives to all of us.

Linda kirk

May 27, 2021

such a wonderfuf cousin as i have said growing up in the kirk family was so much fun . we were a loving family . our older cousins were the best role models ever . james henry always had a loving soul he was always happy greeted you saying your name , i love you cousin ; and will miss you saying hey Linda faye . thank God for sweet memories

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May

28

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Deliverance Temple Church of God in Christ

3476 Virginia St., IN 46404

May

28

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Deliverance Temple Church of God in Christ

3476 Virginia St., IN 46404

Funeral services provided by:

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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