William Thomas Kirby

William Thomas Kirby obituary, Gaffney, SC

William Thomas Kirby

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Oct

12

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

4785 Union Hwy, Gaffney, SC 29340

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William Kirby Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gordon Mortuary - Gaffney on Oct. 5, 2025.

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Mr. William Thomas Kirby Sr, of 213 North Texas Avenue, Chesnee, SC, went home to be with Lord on Friday, October 3rd, 2025 in Spartanburg, SC.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, October 12th at 2pm at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Dr. George A. Kirby Sr. Officiating.

Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends daily beginning Monday, October 6th, between the hours of 2pm and 8pm at the residence.

Book of memories available at www.gordonmortuary.com

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Upcoming Events

Oct

12

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

4785 Union Hwy, Gaffney, SC 29340

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Gordon Mortuary - Gaffney

Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.