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William Thomas Kirby, 81, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2015. He was born on October 30, 1934 in Ansonville, North Carolina, son of the late Abram and Mary Little Kirby. Mr. Kirby was predeceased by his wife Mary Murphy Kirby and his son Bobby Sturdivant. He was employed with Pitney Bowes Inc. until retirement. His life and legacy will be cherished by one daughter; Donna Kirby Longwa (Lou), five sons; LeVerne Murphy (Diane), William Kirby (Priscilla), Pierre Kirby ( Carmen), Robert Kirby (Jeanette) and Michael Kirby (Robin), two sisters; Mae Pearl McLendon and Olivia Tyson (William), twenty one grandchildren, twenty four great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM followed by a service of celebration at 10:00 AM at Bethel AME Church, 150 Fairfield Ave. Stamford, CT. with Rev. Robert Jackson officiating. Interment will follow at Spring Grove Cemetery. Services entrusted to Downer Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Kirby
wanda adams widemon
November 27, 2020
He was nice man when I went to the house
Marsha Reaves Feggins
December 9, 2015
To Donna & Faamily May God Comfort you during this time. It was a blessing to know your father. He will certainly missed.
Ellen Cunningham Campbell
December 7, 2015
I pray that God will provide you all with comfort and strength to endure. God bless you all.
Marilyn Bravo-Brown
December 5, 2015
To my family,
Sorry for your loss...And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever...John. 14:16
Calvin Brooks
December 4, 2015
May the Lord bless you and keep your family strong now and forever more
Doreen Harrison
December 4, 2015
To Donna and the Kirby Family.
My sincere Condolences.
My Back In The Day Merrell Ave Neighbor.
You were next to the Peterson's.
May God strengthen and wrap his
Loving arms of comfort around you
now and the days ahead.
I remember him to be a nice, kind, dressing, caring man.
R. I. P. Mr. Kirby.
Doreen Evans Harrison
Jan Darula
December 4, 2015
Kirby family, I am sorry for the loss of
your dad Bill. We worked at PB and dad was a good man.
Andrea Arroyo and family
December 4, 2015
Prayers and condolences to the Kirby family. Sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Mr. Kirby.
December 4, 2015
My condolences to the Kirby family, Donna I am sorry for your lost. My prayers are with you and family, much comfort and healing in Jesus name.
Zachary Smith
December 4, 2015
To the Kirby family I send my deepest sympathy I remember his beautiful smile and gentle sprit; my father and mother (Walter & Margaret Smith)both sang with him in the Men's and Senior Choir at Bethel. He was a very humble and beautiful person who will be greatly missed.
Zach Smith (aka) Lucky
wanda Adams widemon
December 4, 2015
Sorry for your loss my friend and sis Luv you
Rev.Anthony Ledbetter
December 4, 2015
My heart and prayers is for the Kirby family in a time like this Iwill miss that smile and handshake.When he would come home(Ansonville)he would come to Red Hill church and be a blessing to us i will miss Bobby Pastor Ledbetter
Evangelist Edward Leak
December 4, 2015
To the entire family of Mr.William "Bob" Kirby,please know that you are in our prayers.Evangelist Edward Leak and the Family of Frank & Lizzie Allen.
Jacquelyn Hinton Barrett
December 4, 2015
Dear Donna & Kirby Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad Mr. William Kirby. I will always have fond memories on him while growing up on Merrell Ave. Donna keeping you, Stephanie Norfleet Mckelvie, and I in line when trying to go out to parties at Yerwood Center. Donna the other night on telephone talking we laugh so hard to keep from crying no matter what the situation you always got jokes girl. I am sorry that I cannot be there with you and the family during this difficult time. You and the family are in my prayers. My father and I send our condolences.
Jackie Hinton Barrett-Greenville, N.C.
Theartis Hinton -Rocky Mount, N.C.
Valerie Lee
December 3, 2015
Donna & Kirby Family: I am so very sorry for your loss. I am praying for and with you all at this time.
Addie Moody
December 3, 2015
My deepest condolences and prayers are with the family at this time. Mr Kirby will be missed and it was a pleasure to know him. Be blessed.
Brenda Hutchinson-David
December 3, 2015
So sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
Verna Wright
December 3, 2015
He's at rest now. I will miss Uncle Kirby's soft-spoken voice; truly a gentle giant. What a kind and giving person. We could all take a lesson from him. Deepest condolences to the family.
Delores Ghant & family
December 3, 2015
To Donna and the Kirby family-
Sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
Bridget Wilson Hall & family
December 3, 2015
To Donna and the Kirby family-
So sorry to hear about your Dad. May God continue to guide your footsteps during this difficult time.
Rest In Peace Mr. Kirby!
Ronnie & Brenda (Wilson) Fields
December 3, 2015
To The Kirby Family,
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you!
Lo Gainer
December 3, 2015
To Robbie and the Kirby family, my sincere condolences to you and your family. May Mr. Kirby rest in peace.
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