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Brian Kirby Obituary
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Brian Thomas Kirby, 21, passed away Wed. Nov. 9, 2011 at his home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be from 12pm.-1pm. Sat. Nov. 12, 2011 at the St. Paul Catholic Church in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 1pm. Sat. Nov. 12, 2011 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Brandon, MS with a 3pm graveside service following in Terry Cemetery in Terry, MS. Father Brian Carroll will officiate the services. Pallbearers are Alan Kirby, Robert Kirby, Tate Kirby, Mark Jones, Spencer Kornegay and Matthew Harmon. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Brian was a lifelong resident of Rankin County, MS and was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and Pine Lake Church in Brandon, MS. Brian was also a member of the Boy Scouts of America and he graduated with honors from Northwest High School in 2009 and was named best offensive lineman for the 2008-2009 football team. He was currently attending Hinds Community College at the Rankin Campus and also served in the Mississippi Army National Guard with the 287th Engineer Battalion out of Lucedale, MS, where he got back home on Feb. 28, 2011 from a 13 month tour in Afghanistan. Brian was presently drilling with the 155th Combat Engineer Battalion in Columbia, MS. His Decorations and Medals included the Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ Campaign Star, NATO Afghanistan Service Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces reserve Medal w/M Device, and the Combat Action Badge.
He is survived by his parents, Mike and Dorinda Kirby of Brandon; his sister, Kaylon Kirby Monahan (Josh) of Goshen Springs; his brother, Adam Kirby and his finance (Crystal Smith) of Brandon; paternal grandmother, Edna Goode Kirby of Raymond; maternal grandparents, Tommy and Bessie Duncan of Terry; his niece, Cameron Monahan; four nephews, Kayden Monahan, Andy Smith, Ryan Smith, and Joshua Gage Monahan. Brian is also survived by a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Robert Kirby.
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erin johnson
November 14, 2011
Kirby you were the best big brother I could have ever wished to have met! You have the biggest heart and were here when we needed you. Now I pray your there waiting on us. I love you Brian .
VICKI STEGALL
November 14, 2011
DEAR DORINDA, I AM SO TERRIBLY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR SON. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOURS. WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY, VICKI STEGALL
November 13, 2011
Our hearts break for you as you deal with the loss of you son. Please know you all will remain in our prayers over the next weeks and months.
Randy and Debbie McLeod, Lucedale, MS
Parents of Benji McLeod (287th and 155th)
Mary Anne Williams
November 13, 2011
You will be missed. Brian we love you
I love you and thanks for serving our country, I know that you, Zach and Gary are watching over us down here & that it is much better there.
Nancy Magee
November 12, 2011
November 12, 2011
Dorinda and Family....sorry to hear of your loss. May God watch over and comfort you during this time. Love, Lisa Davis- Cobb
Bryana Albin
November 12, 2011
RIP Brian Kirby you will be deeply missed!!
November 12, 2011
God Bless you all. You are in our prayers. The Doug White Family.
November 12, 2011
So sorry to hear about your loss. May you find comfort now from the God of All Comfort who will grant you the Comfort you need.
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