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Jack Kirkland Obituary
Jack E. Kirkland, Sr.
August 6, 1930 - November 8, 2023
Jack E. Kirkland, Sr., 93, of Lincoln passed away November 8, 2023. Born August 6, 1930, in Wymore, NE to Lawrence and Hazel (Novotny) Kirkland.
Jack served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He was a plumbing inspector for Lancaster County for 31 years, retiring in 1993. He carried a master plumber's license.
Jack was a member of Bethany Christian Church, Cotner Lodge #297, A.F. & A.M., Bethany Lions Club where he served as past president, and A.A. for 67 years.
Family members include his wife, Mary Virginia; daughter Debra Kay (Dean) Smith, Waverly; sons Jerry (Sue) Kirkland, Jack Kirkland, Jr., and James (Denise) Kirkland, all of Lincoln; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Nicole Kirkland, grandson Ryan Smith, great grandson Samuel Pesek, and brothers Lawrence and Dale.
Memorial service: 1:00 PM Monday, November 13, 2023, Bethany Christian Church, 1645 N. Cotner Blvd. Prior private burial. Visitation with family present from 3:00-5:00 PM Sunday, November 12, 2023, Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 'O' St.
Memorials to Lincoln Central Service Office, Bethany Christian Church, or Bethany Lions Club.
Condolences online at Roperandsons.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Jack Kirkland
Vic M
November 4, 2024
Jack was a GIANT, helping others and being a pillar of hope. It was my honor knowing Jack.RIP.
Greg Siepker
April 11, 2024
Jerry, So sad to hear about your dad. Hope you and Sue are doing well. 8mm
Debra (Hogan) class of `73.
November 12, 2023
My deepest condolences to his wife and family. Debra (Hogan) Joy, LNE class of `73.
Chris Rosenstock
November 12, 2023
My condolences to his family and especially Jerry, I remember how hard it is to lose a parent, but just remember all the good memories.
Dan and Yvonne McGrew
November 12, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
We know he will be greatly missed.
Vic M.
November 11, 2023
Jack was a GIANT. He helped me get and stay sober. A wise and kind man. RIP sir and well done!!
Lori Meier Johnson, Walt Meier
November 11, 2023
Debbie, We are Praying for You and Your Family.
Betty Wheeler
November 10, 2023
Im saddened to hear about this loss, thoughts & hugs to the family
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