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Michael Kirksey Obituary
Mr. Michael Kirksey, 61, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Prisma Health, Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Newark, New Jersey, he was a son of the late Sarah Kirksey and Albert Richards.
Mr. Kirksey is survived by his son, Michael Jenkins, of Greenville, SC; his siblings, Brenda (Floyd) Ross of Mentone, CA, Oliver Kirksey of Charlotte, NC, Michelle (James) Cureton of Hinesville, GA, Cynthia Kirksey of Newark, NJ and Cassandra Kirksey of Colonia, NJ; one grandson, Michael Kenneth Jenkins; bonus siblings, Evelyn Dixon, Johnny Richardson and Tony Richardson; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services: Saturday, January 6, 2024, 12:00noon, at Watkins Garrett & Woods Mortuary, with interment private.
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