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Willie Kirkland Obituary

Willie Carrol Kirkland - Savannah -Willie Carrol Kirkland, 74, died Monday, March 5, 2007 at Azalealand Nursing Home under the care of Hospice Savannah Inc. He was a native of Nichols, Georgia and had lived in Savannah since 1955. He retired from Mabbet Transport Company as Manager after forty-five years of service. Survivors include his wife, Noel Alyece Kirkland of Garden City; one daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Philip Gnann of Springfield, GA; one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry D. and Joann Kirkland of Woodstock, GA; one brother, Steven Kirkland of Jackson, GA; three sisters, Bennie Kirkland of Smyrna, GA, Rudine Gilliard of Macon, GA, and Quinnell Fennell of Grovetown, GA; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Harry O. Kirkland of Auburndale, FL; four step children; seven grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel. Graveside funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2007 in Greenwich Cemetery. Please sign our guestbook online at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News March 7, 2007 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Mar. 6 to Mar. 7, 2007.

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Verna and Mary Washington

March 9, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kenneth Kirkland

March 9, 2007

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Bennie Kirkland

March 8, 2007

Nothing will ever replace the void in my heart for the loss of my dear brother. He was a source of comfort and pleasure for me throughout our life. He was always there for me when I needed a "Brother". I loved him dearly....He was a kind and compassionate person.

Kay & Neal Kessler

March 8, 2007

Jackie, We were sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike & Elaine Browning

March 7, 2007

Our condolences go to the Kirkland family. I worked for Mr. Bill. He was a good man, and a good man to work for.

Janice and Jamie Bath

March 7, 2007

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you.

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