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William Kirby Obituary
Kirby
October 16, 1947-
March 6, 2012
Columbus, Georgia- William "Bill" L. Kirby, II, age 64, resident of Columbus, died on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Columbus Hospice House. Funeral services are scheduled at the Chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Road, Columbus on Saturday, March 10, 2012, 3 p.m. with Reverend Bob McCombs officiating. Entombment will follow at Memorial Mausoleum, Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, March 9, 2012 from 5-7 p.m.
Mr. Kirby, son of the late Dr. Frederick Willard Kirby and Dr. Thelma Ruth Thompson Kirby, was born October 16, 1947 in Nashville, TN. He was a 1965 graduate of Baker High School and later graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Mercer Law School. Mr. Kirby faithfully served the Columbus community as an attorney for over 37 years. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Columbus Bar Association, and also Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Mr. Kirby is survived by his wife of 32 years, Jean Kirby of Columbus; one daughter, Laura Rodier and her husband Bart of Windermere, FL; one son, William "Will" L. Kirby, III of Columbus; step-sister, Dr. Renee Mallory and her husband John of Columbus; step-brothers, Bill Hutchinson of Columbus and Clay Hutchinson and his wife Diana of Rome, GA.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to John B. Amos Cancer Foundation, 1831 5th Ave., Columbus, GA 31904 or Columbus Hospice at www.columbushospice.com. Condolences may be offered at www.shcolumbus.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Terri Henry
March 11, 2012
Jean, I'm so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I worked for Bill in the 70's and have always thought so much of him. He was a wonderful man and he will be missed. Sincerely,
John and Ruby Tucker
March 10, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Peggie Waugh Chappelle
March 9, 2012
Bill will always be a great Baker High 1965 friend.
Denise Hill
March 9, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Bill was my "awesome" attorney for many years. He will be greatly missed.
Vickie Smith
March 9, 2012
Mrs. Kirby - I am so sad to hear about Bill's passing - please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Take care - Vickie Gunn Smith (KHS '79)
SCOTT GRIER
March 9, 2012
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MR. BILL. HE PUT UP ONE MORE FIGHT. I REALLY ENJOYED TALKING TO HIM EACH MONTH WHEN I DID HIS PEST CONTROL. HE WILL BE GREATLEY MISSED.
Una Durrah-Jackson
March 9, 2012
Mrs. Kirby, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Una Durrah-Jackson
Ryan and Nikki Elliott
March 9, 2012
My husband and I wish to express our sympathy for your loss. 'Dear Mr. Kirby', as we fondly referred to him, was an answer to our prayer for a kind, affordable, and understanding attorney. He became our friend and it did not take us long to see that he was a walking testament for humanity and goodness. He decorated his office with humor, smiles, and warmth, as, I am guessing, he did in all areas of his life. Our family is lifting yours up in prayer. May his goodness continue to shine through all of you.
Gary Byrd
March 9, 2012
I respected Bill as a great attorney, and cherished him as a friend. My staff and I are very sorry for your loss.
Gary and Emily Byrd
Staff: Vicki Kober and Becky Pattillo, Gary Ellis Byrd, LLC
Larry Lawson
March 9, 2012
I always enjoyed talking Tar Heel basketball with Bill. He was a fair and great attorney. Je will be missed. God Bless.
Lisa Thompson Garrett
March 8, 2012
We love all of you, and our whole family is keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. I will never forget the fun we had and the wonderful memories that we made at your house while growing up. Bill was a big part of those amazing memories. We will all miss him.
Stephanie Snell
March 8, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss, but are grateful that Bill is out of pain and does not have to suffer any more. Know that we are all thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
Love, Stephanie
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