Leslie KIRKLAND

Leslie KIRKLAND

Leslie KIRKLAND Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Dec. 1, 2011.
KIRKLAND, Leslie Porter, 85, of Richmond, passed away Friday, November 25, 2011. Leslie was a retired truck driver from Teamsters. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dot Kirkland, who he married on December 22, 1951. He is also preceded in death by his parents, Leslie A. Kirkland and Roxy Porter; two brothers, Arnold and Leon Kirkland. He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Meyers; three sons, Leslie P. Kirkland Jr., Bruce W. Kirkland and Richard V. Kirkland; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 3, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Cremation Society of Virginia, 1927 Westmoreland St., Richmond, Va. 23230. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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November 30, 2012

Elizabeth & Heidi Higgins posted to the memorial.

April 7, 2012

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Elizabeth & Heidi Higgins

November 30, 2012

Heidi and I think of you every day. RIP there is always a place in our heart for you. we miss you and love you so much god bless you i sure miss your laughs and smiles love you

Elizabeth

April 7, 2012

oh well the first candle didnt light i hope this one lights for you dear porter

Elizabeth Higgins

April 7, 2012

this candle is for you porter.i love you so much. i wish you would be here to so and give you hug and good kiss i miss this so much. love you so much

Elizabeth and Heidi Higgins

April 7, 2012

little heidi and i miss you so much you left us to soon you are resting in peace now. i do cry alot and say comeback porter. you are in heaven with dot and richard.its a place in my heart for you lots of love .you are up in heaven looking down at us and so is richard watching every move me make i talk to heidi everyday about you all the good times we had together. i love you comeback.

Dovey McGuire

January 16, 2012

Your journey leaves us with hope that you will take on the task of being a Strong Loving Angel. I know as you join those that have passed before you, One marvelous meeting will take place. Rest easy my friend and know how much you are loved, respected and missed. Sending loves and daily prayers for your Family and friends

Mary Apple

January 14, 2012

you are surely missed. I am so happy i got to meet you your wonderful smile.you are in heaven with dot and all the angels.

Mary Apple

January 10, 2012

RIP porter may god bless you

American Heart Association

December 3, 2011

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

December 1, 2011

Will miss you PoPo, your nephew, Eric Kirkland (Colonial Beach,VA )

Cindy and Chris Schaefer

December 1, 2011

Porter will be greatly missed. There are so memories but will miss his wonderful smile and joyful laugh. You are all in our prayers.

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