BORN
1952
DIED
2014
Claude Kirk Obituary
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Debo Funeral Home in Holts Summit, Missouri. Burial will follow in Summit Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17 at the funeral home.
He was born to Claude and Gladys Moore Kirk on August 13, 1952 in Russell, Kansas.
He leaves behind his wife, Patricia R. Kirk; daughter, Laura (John) Hawkins; son, William (Mandy) Kirk; step-children, Jamey, Matthew(Danielle) and Rebecca Peters and Rachel (Richard) Jones and many beloved grandchildren.
He was first married to Shirley Summers, then to Patricia A. Kirk in which he adopted her four children, Steven, Jeffrey, Michelle and Joseph.
He was employed with the Department of Corrections until his retirement in 2011.
He had a vivacious personality and was dearly loved by many and will be greatly missed.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, American Lung Association or a charity of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Paul James
December 18, 2014
Pat I'm sorry for your loss. Claude was a great individual and friend. I always enjoyed working with him i the dock bubble at FRDC. He would always find a way to make you laugh. He will be missed and will always be in remembered. JJ
Mallory Lister
December 16, 2014
So sorry for your loss, Trish. He was a great guy and we will miss him here at St. Mary's.
Lori Kampeter
December 16, 2014
Pat, sorry for your loss. Sending you my deepest sympathies and prayers.
Lori Kampeter
Bette Spencer
December 15, 2014
Laura, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you and the family prayers.May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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