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Steve Kirby Obituary

STEVE KIRBY, 56 of Houston was taken from this Earth on 9/10/09. Steve was born in Pottsville, PA. on 2/16/1953. Attended Texas City high school and was a 2 time All-star Pony League baseball player as a teen. During the 1970's he was a professional drummer with his brothers playing clubs throughout the Houston area. However Steve's passion was playing guitar. He was a journeyman electrician for over 25 years. Survived by daughters Jenna Kirby, Joannie Stratton and Julie Kerr, father CL Kirby Jr., sister Kay McCarter, brothers Don and Doug Kirby along with nephews and nieces. Mother Helon Kirby and nephew Gerald Mardis Jr. and wife Angie predecease him.A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. at Forest Park East Funeral Home.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Sep. 19, 2009.

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Jenna kirby

May 10, 2020

I miss you Dad. Thank you for teaching me how to love. You are the very best part of me.

Penny Lea Gilmore

September 20, 2009

I was so shocked to hear of Steve's passing....We go way way back to the days of the Red Barn in Kemah when I had the pleasure of working with Bob Mills and the KIRBY TRIO....Steve was a quiet one back then, but he was one AWESOME drummer...I will always cherish the memories of working with him back then...Rest in Peace Steve til we meet again....Although we hadn't seen each other in years I often thought about a reunion...Looks like HEAVEN will be our reunion place...GOD BLESS you Don and Doug and the rest of the family....Huggggggs!!

Nancy Welcome

September 20, 2009

Doug, so very sorry to hear of your loss of your brother Steve. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Take care and God Bless you and your family.
HUggs my friend, hope to see you at work again soon!

Kathleen Stayer

September 20, 2009

Steve was a special treasure---always kind, always caring. He loved our daughters unconditionally and always always...a sweet person to each of us. I will always treasure our family times.


Kathleen Stayer

Kathleen Stayer

September 20, 2009

Steve was precious man and cherishing father for each of our children. We will always treasure your soothing voice.

Bill Bird

September 19, 2009

Good friends are hard to find, I counted Steve one of those. He`s to you, my very good friend, for all of the laughter you brought to me.
Bill Bird

Nancy Glass

September 19, 2009

I remember Steve with fondness from our high school days. My condolences to his family and close friends.

Vern Hutchins

September 19, 2009

Steve and I worked at the same place for years. For me his easy going and pleasant nature made the burdens of going to a job, a little bit nicer. One year, there was a job in Dallas and Steve drove all the way there so I could drive back. On the way back I stop at a store so Steve could get a six pack for when he got home. He came out with a big smile and said, you knew this was a dry county. I have only good thoughts about this man, God bless. Vern Hutchins

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