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Kirby Krum Obituary
Kirby Lynn Krum, 59, formerly of Elmira, died unexpectedly on December 11, 2015, due to an auto accident in Fort Worth, TX. He was predeceased by his mother, Gloria Krum in 2002 and is survived by his father, Melvin Krum of Port Orange, FL; brother, Jamey and wife, Mari Krum of Fort Lauderdale, FL; brother, Michael Krum of Port Orange, FL and sister, Michelle and husband, Geoffrey Preston of Port Orange, FL and several nieces and nephews. Kirby was born in Wellsboro, PA on April 2, 1956 and grew up in Elmira, NY. He attended Southside High School where he ran track and played the alto saxophone in the orchestra. He then served in the U.S. Army. He was a crane operator in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, and loved doing so. Along with being a great sax player, he was a talented artist, especially with charcoal drawings. He was a Denver Broncos fan and also enjoyed NASCAR. We will miss his crazy stories and sense of humor, and know that he was and always will be loved. Final arrangements are being made by the family.
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Priscilla Yarrison
October 20, 2020
My father.
Rebecca Wilson
January 4, 2016
Prayers for grandpa and the rest of family. Thinking of y'all .
Tony DeDominick
December 26, 2015
So sorry to hear about my old pole-vaulting partner at SHS. My condolences. RIP.
Bernie Comfort
December 24, 2015
I always remembered you Kirby and Jamey. You were a lot of fun to be around in high school track. May the Lord keep you with him! You are missed!
tony cicconi
December 21, 2015
Dear Jamey, I am very sorry to hear of Kirby's passing. Even though he was a couple years older (that meant something when we were kids) he was always kind and friendly to us youngsters. RIP.
PATTI ROUSE
December 19, 2015
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT KIRBY MAY GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF SORROW. YOUR IN MY PRAYERS
Kimber Billow
December 19, 2015
Kirby sang in the SHS Concert Choir and I always enjoyed his personality. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Laura Bader
December 18, 2015
I've known Kirby since 6th grade and have a lot of very fond memories of him. My condolences to the family and I will keep you all in my prayers.
Joe LaVelle
December 18, 2015
Kirby was tough as nails on the field yet friendly and decent guy off it he worked hard at everything "true south sider" RIP I also send sorrows from his friend, teammate,and fellow sax player Stanley Stroeman
Teresa Mandell-Haner
December 18, 2015
Sorry so to hear about Kirby, grew up with him on Herrick St, my prayers to you all.
Theresa Lisi (Bruner)
December 17, 2015
My deepest sympathy goes out to Kirbys family you are all in my thoughts and prayers
greg zahorian
December 17, 2015
my condolences to the family, he was a long time friend..i have'nt seen him in many years buy he would call every now and then.it was always good to here from him.
Brenda Wild
December 17, 2015
So sorry for you loss. Brenda Liddick
Debbie Ellison-Fecht
December 17, 2015
Kirby and I played our alto saxes together in band. So sorry to hear of his passing.
Gregg Henry
December 16, 2015
I idolized my cousin Kirby in my youth. It's a shame we grow apart. My sincere thoughts are with my cousins Jamey, Michael and Michele and Uncle Mike.
Steve Hunker
December 15, 2015
My condolences to Kirby's family...we first met back in 7th grade and both graduated from Elmira (NY) Southside High School in '74. Kirby was liked by all and highly motivated to succeed in all of his activities. May he RIP now that his work is done.
Liz and Tony Raia
December 15, 2015
Mel, so sorry to hear of this tragic loss. God Bless you and you family.
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