David E. Kirkman

David E. Kirkman David Eugene Kirkman passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at his home in Winterville. He was born Oct. 24, 1952, in Winston-Salem, to Raymon Lee and Blanche Helen Kirkman. He was educated at St. John's Lutheran School, R J Reynolds High School and graduated from Western Carolina University. Upon graduation David worked for Bocock Stroud Team Division in Winston-Salem, Lowe's Home Improvement in Washington, N.C., and 15 years at Vermont American and seven years at Asmo in Greenville, where he was awarded for his service during the 1999 flood. In 1992 David married Sandra Kay Bell of Fountain. He is survived by Kay; his brother, Raymon Kirkman of Summerville, S.C.; sister, Julia Kirkman Moore of Winston-Salem; aunt, Violet Turner of Dallas, Texas; nephews Mark Kirkman of Arizona and Jason Kirkman and wife, Alli, of Ridgeville, S.C.; niece, Jessica Moore of Durham; stepchildren, Natalie Haddock and spouse, Chris, of Vanceboro, and Daniel Dilda and wife, Cindy, of Farmville; grandchildren, Christy Lynn and Drew Haddock, Joshua and Erica Dilda and Bradley West; a great-grandchild, Erick. He was predeceased by his parents, his nephew, Jeffrey Kirkman of Nashville, Tenn., and his sister-in-law Jo Kirkman of Summerville, S.C. David donated his body to The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. Family and friends will remember David in a Memorial Service on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Farmville Funeral Home, Farmville, and later in a private family memorial in Winston-Salem. David loved everybody he touched in his life and was loved in return, but he was especially devoted to his wife and family and will be forever missed by them all. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.farmvillefh.com.