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Calvin W. Kirby

Calvin Kirby Obituary

WINSTON-SALEM - Mr. Calvin Walter "C.W." Kirby, 63, of Winston-Salem, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born May 12, 1943, in Catawba County to the late Glenn Kirby and Margaret Ingle Kuhl. Mr. Kirby retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. Survivors include his wife, Susan Kirby; two sons, Kell Kirby of the home and Brett Kirby of Virginia Beach, Va.; and cousins, Grady Ingle, Kay Moore and Veta Cline, all of Hickory. The family will hold a Time of Remembrance on Saturday evening at 6 p.m. at Vogler & Sons Funeral Home, Reynolda Road. The family wishes to thank the staff at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, along with Dr. Patricia Zekan, Dr. Bret Borchelt and Dr. Stanley Fuller. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103.

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Published by Hickory Daily Record on Dec. 28, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Calvin Kirby

21 Entries

Lisa Brown

January 24, 2007

Bret,

My name is Lisa and I am an old friend of yours. I just wanted to say I am sorry for your loss. I didn't get to know your dad that well but I do remember he was really a sweet person. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Brown (Hamby)

Laura Young

January 4, 2007

Sue & Family; So sorry to have heard of your husbands passing. I can not image your pain and sorrow that you are dealing with. I am sure you can be comforted in knowing he was touched by your devotion during his illness.
With Sympathy..

Jerry Holden

January 3, 2007

Sue, and Family,

I worked with C. W. for many years at RJR and considered him a good friend. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him. He was always cheerful and willing to "jump in" and learn new things. He will be sorely missed.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Carolyn Bowman, Sigmon

January 3, 2007

Dear Sue and Family,
I had the pleasure of working with CW at Superior Cable in the 70's.
I also worked in Data Processing.
I have such fond memories of CW, Robert and all the guys there. They were a wonderful group to work with. I remember CW as being super smart and always doing a great job. My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. He was a great person.
Carolyn Sigmon

Wes Caudill

January 2, 2007

My prayers are with you at this time. I worked with CW for many years at RJR. He was a great guy to work with and always helped with any problem.

Buck Harris and Family

January 2, 2007

Sue, Kell and Family:
Our prayers are with you and your family during these very trying times. C.W. was a very special person, someone whom we respected greatly. May the future bring you and your family lasting peace and comfort from friends and family.

Enoch Brannock

December 31, 2006

I have many fond memories of C.W. from Superior Cable in Hickory many years ago (1970). I had just started to work in Data Processing and C.W. was the go to guy when you needed to know how to get something done. He seemed to know everything, but he never made you feel silly for asking how. He was a great guy that even after more than 35 years I still have many fond memories. As I think back, that time spent with C.W., Robert, Manny, and all of the rest, were some of my most precious memories.
To his wife and children I send my most sincere condolences. May God Bless each of you.

Kay Jones Jenkins

December 31, 2006

Bret, Sue and Kell,
My prayers are with you on the loss of your father and husband. I have many fond memories of C.W. and of the time we worked together at Superior Cable. He will always be remembered.

Douglas Styers

December 30, 2006

Sue & Family,
My thoughts and Prayers are with all of you as you mourn the loss of "C.W.". He was not only a fine Man, but a really true Friend, and along with all of you I will miss him terribly too. He and I conversed a lot over the years at RJR and most of it was about Restoring Old Cars & Trucks, a little about RJR work. When you really needed something whether at work or play he was always the Man to go to. C.W. could never said no and mean it.
Doug Styers
Walkertown,N.C. 27051-9703

Wayne Conley

December 30, 2006

Sue and Family,
I wish to express my deepest condolences to you for your loss. I worked with "CW" for years at RJR. He was always good for a quick witticism whenever our paths met. I made the mistake of telling him the story of relocating a herd of dairy goats down here when my family moved from West Virginia in 1985. Forever after that, CW would try to 'get my goat' with some sort of retort, like 'its the Goat Man! Whuduhyuh want?' He also had a gentle, sensitive side and cared about his coworkers. Of course his passion was restoring old cars and he had many stories to tell about that. I shall truly miss him. His memory will live onward.

Robert Hendley

December 30, 2006

Sue, Brett, Kell,
I had the awesome experience of knowing and loving C.W. since 1969 at Superior Cable. Although our paths separated I will always think of him as my best friend ever. We worked together, lived together, rode together were happy and sad together. I love him and will cherish his memory forever. I share your grief during this time and pray for your comfort. Robert, Linda, Matt and Tanner

Manny & Sara Rojas

December 30, 2006

I was just thinking about CW when I received the sad news. I met him in Hickory where we both worked for Superior Continental. We shared the love of motorcycle and cars. I haven't seen him for some time, but I have never forgotten him. He was a great friend.

Ruth Nuhn

December 29, 2006

C.W. was a wonderful and kind person. I worked with him for several years at RJR. Remember his son Brett well.

William Hanson

December 28, 2006

I had worked with CW for many years at RJR; most of it from inheriting his responsibilities as he moved on to other things. It all started with the CDC; what memories. I'm so sorry that CW's well deserved retirement has been cut short. I'm going to miss the "what do you wants" everytime I walked into CW's cubicle with a question. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

CECIL COOK

December 28, 2006

I went to High School with C.W. and always admired his sharp mind and quick wit. My prayers are with you family. I know he will be deeply missed.

Mark Everhart

December 28, 2006

Sue, Kell, and Brett,
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

David Whitener

December 28, 2006

C.W. and I were friends in high school and rode motorcycles together in the late 60s. He was a great guy and a joy to be around.

Duke and Sara Marley

December 28, 2006

Sue, Kell and Brett

You know how much I thought of C.W. I considered him one of my very best friends. If there is any way that I can help now or later on, you know that all you have to do is call. He will not be forgotten.

Lois Church

December 28, 2006

I worked with "C.W." at RJR. He was a fine man and was loved and respected by all! "C.W." will be missed, but his spirit and love of family, friends and life will live on! God bless to all his family and friends during this difficult time of your loss! May God's healing power be with you all!

Bruce Sawicki

December 28, 2006

I only knew CW from work. But what a great guy to work with! He always had a quip or joke ready!

Mike & Debbie Davis

December 28, 2006

Sue and Family, wanted to send you our sympathy in the loss of C.W. We have many fond memories from years of good times when we worked together in Tech Support at RJR. You're in our prayers.

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