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Melvin Kirkwood Obituary

Kirkwood, Melvin W., 63, died July 18, 2003. Memorial services ar Meridian Avenue Baptist Church, Sunday, July 27, 2003 at 1:30 p.m.

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Jul. 25, 2003.

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Carol Wolf Britton

August 4, 2003

Was Just checking the Wichita Eagle on line and found Melvin's obit. Sorry to read of his passing. He was indeed a very unique fellow and will be missed by many. My deepest Sympathy to all the family for their loss. May God provide you with comfort in the days to come.

Harlan, Cindy, Gabby & Emma Derifield

July 25, 2003

Dear Lois, Ricky, Barbara (Grandmother), Ivan & Greg,



You are all in our daily prayers. May the comfort of Jesus' love guide you and sustain you through this difficult time.

Debbie & Jeff McGregor

July 24, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. We are friends of Barbara Derifield~ Melvin's Sister.

cindy McGregor

July 24, 2003

We were sorry to hear about Melvin's passing. Barbara we know he won't be suffering now though and will be in a better place. Love, John, Cindy and Ariel McGregor

Garry Adams

July 22, 2003

May God be with you and your family.

Greg Kirkwood

July 21, 2003

Lois, Ricky and family: I am sorry that I will not be able to attend Melvin's memorial service. I sent Barbara a tape and my thoughts and prayers will be with you. All our love, Greg, Jan and Garren

Kimberlee Retzlaff

July 21, 2003

I am the grandaughter of Ivan Kirkwood. I would like to pay my respects to my great Uncle Melvin.

Kathy Watts-Leon

July 20, 2003

I am Carol's cousin, daughter of her Uncle Sonny. May God be with you in your grief, and give you comfort in the knowledge that your brother is safe in the arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

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