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Kirby Martin Obituary

KIRBY B. MARTIN, JR., 80, of Charleston, WV, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, at home. Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church, Charleston, WV, with visitation beginning one hour prior at the church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to First Presbyterian Church, 16 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston, WV 25301 and/or HospiceCare at https://www.hospicecarewv.org/make-a-donation/. Full obituary will be published Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com. Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Published by Charleston Gazette-Mail on Feb. 1, 2025.

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BEV OSBORNE

July 4, 2025

NANCY, I JUST HEARD OF KIRBY'S PASSING. I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW SORRY I AM. HE WAS SUCH A SWEETHEART AND YOU ALL ARE A WONDERFUL COUPLE. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.

Sam and Carole Ardison

February 8, 2025

Nancy we are so sorry to learn of Kirby´s passing. We so looked forward to seeing the two of you and the West Virginia group in Florida each year! Sincerest condolences and prayers to you and your family!

Willis Trammell MD

February 5, 2025

Enjoyed knowing Kirby as a friend. Particularly appreciated Kirby and Nancy visiting Betsy and I in Louisiana. My condolences to the family.

Rose Jordan

February 4, 2025

Our Hairways Family are deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Kirby love Rose

Ted Patterson

February 4, 2025

Nancy, Jim and entire Martin family. I am so sorry to hear about Kirby's passing. What a fantastic person and I was happy to call him a friend. I worked at Duke Energy and Kirby called on us for many years. He was always the gentleman and so knowledgeable of the coal and utility industry. One thing I loved about Kirby was playing golf with him, he was quite the golfer. He always made golf fun and was a competitor but we always had a great time together. I just enjoyed speaking with him and just being around him. I know he will be missed so much by many peopler but I know that he is in a better place. May peace be with the family through this sad time but be happy that we all got to know Kirby.

Lynn Gunnoe

February 2, 2025

Nancy, I´m so very sorry to hear of Kirby´s passing. Prayers for you and yours.

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