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Kirk was born on November 2, 1951 and raised in Edinburgh, Indiana, class of 1970 valedictorian and prom king. Kirk attended Ball State University where he played baseball and studied business management. He went on to dedicate 30 years of his life to retail management.
Kirk is survived by his wife, Pam; three daughters, Sharon Brotherton, Karen Brotherton, and Lisa Smithwick (Arthur IV); brother, David Brotherton (Erica); sister-in-law, Cathy Brotherton; five grandchildren, Tyler (Renee) Smithwick, Alyssa Smithwick, Kyle Smithwick, Travis Brotherton and Kelsey Brotherton; one great granddaughter, Delaney Wilcox.
He is also survived by Pam's 2 children, 5 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Kathryn Brotherton, brother, Mark Brotherton and step granddaughter Cheyanne Paganini.
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Glynn Graham
July 1, 2025
Kirk was a friend of mine in high school. Admired his ability to do anything he tackled. Sorry for your loss. Friend just sent this to me. My name Glynn Graham.
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