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William C. Kirk III
1923 - 2015
William C. Kirk III
1923 - 2015
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BORN
1923
DIED
2015
William Kirk Obituary
Mr. Kirk was born on July 17, 1923 to Alice R. Kirk and William C. Kirk, Jr. in Chattanooga, TN. And was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He graduated from Central High School in 1940 and was drafted during WWII into the Air Force in 1942. He served as Radio Operator with the 491st Bomb Group of the 8th Air Force. He flew 35 Bombing Missions out of England. He received the Air Medal, 4 Oak Clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Upon his discharge in 1945, he came back to Chattanooga to join his family business, Kirk Machine Shop, where he worked until he retired in 2008.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jessie C. Kirk; second wife, Alma R. Kirk; and parents.
He is survived by his five children, Sandra Robinson, Patti (Gary) Brooks, Carolyn (Jimmy) Clement, William C. (Judy) Kirk IV, and Alice (Mark) Williamson; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sister, Alice K. Trimble.
Graveside Services will be at 10 AM Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Dr. Gary Carver officiating and military honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Cumberland Presbyterian Church (1505 North Moore Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411).
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist. 404 South Moore Road.
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June 22, 2015
When I think of Bill Kirk, I think of the personification of a first class gentleman.
I am glad I knew Bill, he of a ready smile.
I am glad GOD sent him our way.
Blessing to his family.
Myron Hughes
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June 22, 2015
Granddaddy Kirk was the kindess most pleasant man I have ever met.anita and are so sorry for your loss. (Don and Anita Duncan)
Ellen Bianco
June 21, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Bill's passing. Although I didn't see him much, my childhood memories of him are so fond. He was a good man.
May God bless you all as you grieve such a loss and hope that in time, your loving memories will sustain you.
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