Timothy Wayne Kirkman

Timothy Wayne Kirkman, 64, of Bowling Green, KY, passed away on Thursday, December 11th, 2025 at Bowling Green Nursing and Rehab. He was born on May 15th, 1961 to the late Cecil Dorris and Martha Carol (Hite) Kirkman in Cadiz, Kentucky.
Tim grew up in Madisonville and was a 1979 graduate from Madisonville North Hopkins High School. Growing up, Tim enjoyed riding motorcycles and spent time hunting and fishing with his dad. They participated in Bass fishing tournaments together all-over Western Kentucky. Later moving to Bowling Green, he attended Western Kentucky University.
Fishing became one of Tim's favorite past times. He enjoyed being out, fishing on the water, whether it was on a lake or in a river. He also liked to watch NASCAR in his free time.
Tim's family knows him as an independent, intelligent and handy person who was a professional with electronics and mechanical work. He was also good with wood work. All through out his life, he worked in factories, learning different trades and machine work.
He is survived by his sister, Crystal Wells and her husband Kelly as well as several cousins, uncles and aunts.
There will be a graveside service at 1PM on Tuesday, December 16th at Bowling Green Gardens. Family and friends are welcome.
Services entrusted in J.C. Kirby & Son Lovers Lane Chapel.