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1971
DIED
2012
Jesse Kirkland Obituary
He was born December 17, 1971 in Pecos, Texas to Jesse P. Kirkland, Jr. and Margaret Mozelle Smith Kirkland.
He grew up in Odessa and graduated from Permian High School, then attended Odessa College. He worked for Kirkland Bros. Inc. until 1997 when he entered the Border Patrol Academy. He lived in Laredo before moving to Del Rio where he worked his way to the rank of Lead Border Patrol Agent in Del Rio. He enjoyed fishing, water and snow skiing, boating, anything associated with the Lake. He loved being a Border Patrol Agent. He was a Master Mason in Val Verde, Lodge 646, York Rite Chapter and Council of Del Rio. He was also a member of First Baptist Church in Del Rio.
Jesse was preceded in death by his Grandfather, Jesse Paul Kirkland, Sr. and his father Jesse Paul Kirkland, Jr.
Survivors include his son, Garrett Cisneros of Victoria, Texas; his grandmothers, Juanita Kirkland of Phoenix and Carol Leverett of Gardendale; his mother, Sheridan Kirkland of Odessa; sisters, Lisa Teakell of Ft. Worth, Kim Liebhauser of Lake Havasu, Arizona and Lura Humble of Odessa; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Friday, June1, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with Kyle Rodgers officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Funeral Home. To sign the guest book, go to our website at www.sunset odessa.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jesse Kirkland
Leo Padilla
May 19, 2022
Red, it's been 10 years since you left us. I promised you then you would not be forgotten ever. I meant it. Your departure still hurts.
Thank you for the memories, for your friendship and your mentorship. Thank you for that last message you told me before leaving that fateful night. Everybody still laughs about the jokes and stories told that night.
Brother, you will not be forgotten. Not now, not ever.
Maricela and Aquiles Cedillo
July 3, 2012
My condolences to the Kirkland family. Jesse really touched our lives when we were neighbors in Laredo, TX. It was so heart warming to see the special bond Jesse and Garret had. Jesse was always making sure my son and I were OK. He really went out of his way for friends and neighbors. He truly touched the lives of all who knew him and will be missed. He will be in my prayers...
George Bernick
June 29, 2012
It was my pleasure to briefly work with Jesse at his station in Laredo. He was an outstanding BP Agent, leader and person.
Danny Garza
June 5, 2012
Jesse was a good friend of mine at the Laredo North Border Patrol Station. We had many laughs together. He will be missed by all.
Jaye Robinson
June 2, 2012
Our sincerest condolences to the Kirkland Family for the loss of your loved one.
June 1, 2012
Kim, my thoughts and prayers go out to you on the loss of Trey. I so enjoyed visiting with you both in Amarillo when Uncle Harry passed some years back. Trey was a brilliant young man with a deep, caring heart. He will be missed terribly missed. Love to you and your family. Teddy (LaQueata) Cobb, Amarillo
Jimmy Koontz
June 1, 2012
Prayers go out to all the family, love Jimmy and Carolyn ( Oklaunion Texas)
June 1, 2012
Condolences, Sheri, prayers for you
Roberto Perez Jr
May 31, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers to the Kirkland famliy. Red is the kind of person that always stays with you and makes you better for having known him.
May 31, 2012
All my thoughts and prayers go out to "RED's" family...We are all shocked and saddened by his untimely passing...Jesse you will be missed by many...Rest in Peace and God bless.....
Your friend,
-Chad Wamsley (Buffalo, New York)
May 31, 2012
I am absolutely stunned to hear of Jesses passing. we loved him so dearly. worked with him as a youth in the teen department at Temple baptist in odessa. My heart goes out to his family and Sherry especially. our prayers are with you. Dennis Jones
Bob Most
May 31, 2012
Jesse "Red" Kirkland was a fine agent, good person, and a true friend. He touched many people, both older and younger. I'm very grateful that he touched me. I'll miss you my friend. A "Crownholio" in your honor! My deepest sympathy to the Kirkland family.
Larry E. Stamps
May 31, 2012
My sympathies to Jesse's family, Jesse will be greatly missed by the brethen of Masonic Lodge 646, He will be forever in our thoughts and we will miss seeing his smiling face. Hewas a true brother Mason,
Larry E. Stamps Del Rio, Texas Lodge 646
Patrick Trevino
May 31, 2012
My sympathies to all of Jesse's family and friends. He was a very kind person and would help anyone without being asked. He will be missed.
Alfonso Dominguez
May 31, 2012
Forever in our Thoughts and Prayers. Your friend and classmate, Al
Arleen,Ken,Clayton, & Kendra Hermes
May 30, 2012
Jesse was truly a very special person who touched our lives.He will always have a special place in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his Mom and family.
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