Shawn Kirby Obituary
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Shawn has been a resident of Bell County for most of his life. He attended Central Texas College in Killeen, where he would receive his HVAC license. Into his adult life, Shawn would work at Artco Bell for many years as a welder. Shawn was loved by so many people and will be deeply missed.
Shawn was preceded in death by his parents, and daughter Gabrielle Gomez.
Shawn leaves behind to cherish his memory his sister Melody Christian and husband Scott of Ohio, sister Lauri Shoemaker of Temple, brother John Kirby and wife Laura of Dallas, brother Joseph Kirby and wife Tammy of Temple, as well as many nieces and nephews who miss his gentle spirit.
No services are planned.
Hewett-Arney Funeral Home of Temple is entrusted with these arrangements.
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