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Walter G. Kirkland

1964 - 2022

BORN

1964

DIED

2022

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Sturtevant Funeral Home - Bennetts Creek Chapel

2690 Bridge Road

Suffolk, Virginia

Walter Kirkland Obituary

Walter Grey Kirkland, 57, passed away on February 15, 2022. He was born on April 1, 1964 to the late Grey Eason Kirkland and Clement Stokes Kirkland of Suffolk, VA. He was also predeceased by his brother, Kerry Kirkland.

He is survived by his sister, Debbie Kirkland Hicks and her husband, Billy; his brother, Dr. Stokes Kirkland and his wife, Janis; a nephew; and numerous nieces and great nieces.

After graduating from John Yeates High School in Suffolk, Walter served in the US Navy. Then, for many years he worked at DePaul Medical Center and more recently for On-Point Services. He was a lifelong Elvis fan and enjoyed NASCAR races.

Walter will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, February 19, at Mt. Zion Cemetery on Eclipse Dr., Suffolk. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel, is handling arrangements.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Feb. 18, 2022.

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To: Dr. C. Stokes Kirkland & Family. So very very sorry for the loss of your Dear Brother. From: Adel & Leslie Williams.

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2690 Bridge Road , Suffolk, VA 23435

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