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Chris Kirkland Obituary
Chris Kirkland, 52, of Brunswick, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024.
Chris was born Jan. 22, 1972. His parents are Farrell James Kirkland and Verla "Pat" Jacobs Kirkland. He attended Brunswick High School and was employed by Griffis Steel. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Chris recently celebrated five and a half years of sobriety and was very proud of being a member of the 5 o'clock literature hour at Cate Road 12-12 Club. Chris was the owner of Spotlight Entertainment and enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, karaoke, barbecuing and refurbishing guns.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Echo Eve Kirkland; mother, Pat Kirkland of Brunswick; children, Kayla Bennett (Harley) of Brunswick, Andrew Hulse of Pennsylvania, Lynsey Evans (Patrick Bane) and Kelsea Tanner (Dylan); both of Jacksonville, and Christopher Kirkland, Bethany Evans (Griffin) and Noah Kirkland, all of Brunswick; brothers, James Ben Kirkland, Josh Kirkland (Amanda), Courtney Rauscher (Chris), also all of Brunswick; sister-in-law, Harmony Swaney (P.J.); grandchildren, Piper Evans, Paxton Bane and Aubrey Tanner; mother-in-law, Luann Uphold; his former wife, Debi Staten; his favorite companion, "Charlie;" and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, Farrell Kirkland; sister, Laura Kirkland; grandparents, John D. Beach and Juanita L. Beach; father-in law, James Uphold Jr.; and brother-in-law, James Uphold III.
The funeral service will be held at noon Saturday at Chapman Funeral Chapel, with Bishop Corey Pittman officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery with Preston Lewis, James Kirkland, Josh Kirkland, Andrew Hulse, Christopher Kirkland, P.J. Swaney and Shawn Brazzel serving as active pallbearers
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Chapman Funeral Chapel & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Family-placed obituary
The Brunswick News, July 11, 2024
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Linda Sollenberger
July 10, 2024
i am so saddened to hear of Chris's passing. His mother, wife, and all the children and siblings are in my prayers. Sending my deepest condolences to the whole family, Wish I could be there, sending my love and prayers.
Linda Sollenberger
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