Craig Kirby

Craig Kirby obituary, Muleshoe, TX

Craig Kirby

Craig Kirby Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ellis Funeral Home - Muleshoe on May 15, 2025.

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Craig Kirby, age 66, of Muleshoe, Texas, died May 13, 2025 in Muleshoe. He was born December 23, 1958 in Muleshoe to Reuel and Betty (Arnn) Kirby. He married Carolyn Sue Stroud in Enochs on May 28, 1977.
Craig was a farmer his whole life and loved what he did. His favorite activities were whatever his kids and grandkids were doing. Craig enjoyed watching them at ballgames and stock shows and anything else they participated in. He is preceded in death by father, Reuel; his grandfather and grandmother, Grand Dolly Arnn and Nanny Arnn; and one grandson, Jax Kirby.
Craig is survived by his wife, Carolyn; his two sons, Monty Kirby and his wife, Veronica of Muleshoe, Texas and Cody Kirby and his wife, Abby of Muleshoe, Texas; his daughter, Cassie Kirby and Ben Young of Muleshoe, Texas; his mother Betty Kirby; a sister, Staci Burris of Muleshoe, Texas; a brother, Brian Kirby of Muleshoe, Texas; and his seven grandchildren, Kobi, Reagan, Ellie, Monica, Sylvie, Kizer and Creed.
The family suggests memorials be sent to Enochs Cemetery, c/o DuWayne Baker, 839 North Highway 385, Levelland, Texas, 79336.

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