Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Joseph Kirby Wilkins III
Joseph Kirby Wilkins III
Obituary
Guest Book
Joseph Kirby Wilkins III Obituary
Joseph Kirby Wilkins III, 62, of Reidsville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 4, 2022.
A celebration of life will be held at Wilkerson Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 5 PM officiated by The Rev. Forest Jones. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home and other times at the home of Lou Ann and Larry Boaz or the home of Janet and Ceedy Cook.
Kirby was born in Rockingham County to the late Joseph Kirby Wilkins Jr. and Jackie Cole Wilkins. He was an avid and gifted musician; Kirby played in numerous bands. He served his Lord and Savior as the worship leader at The Fellowship for 12 years. A loving husband, he was a gardener, cat dad, an excellent cook and a Canoe and Kayak enthusiast. Most of all he loved his family. He will be greatly missed by the many friends and loved ones who knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, The Rev. Jenny Wilkins; sister, Janet Cook (Ceedy); sister-in-law, Diana Taylor; fur babies, Chloe, Diesel, Apollos, Molly along with numerous nieces, nephews, and a loving group of extended family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Fellowship at 1601 Barnes Street, Reidsville, NC 27320.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1909 Richardson Drive, Reidsville, NC 27320
People and places connected with Joseph Kirby
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Joseph Kirby Wilkins III's name
How to support Joseph Kirby's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Joseph Kirby Wilkins III's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
