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James Kirkpatrick Obituary

Kirkpatrick, James Joseph; age 87; of Southfield; September 25, 2015. Loving husband of Hazel (nee Thomas)for 64 years; dear father of Thomas Kirkpatrick (Diane Latshaw) and the late David; grandfather of Sarai, Colby, Sara (Kevin), the late Katie and the late Nathan; great grandfather of Jake, Hayley Kate, and Sadilynn. Also survived by his daughter-in-law, Niki (Mark) Frost. James retired as a Sergeant after 28 years of service with the Southfield Police Department. Funeral Service Tuesday, September 28, 2015, 12 Noon at the Modetz Funeral Home, 100 E. Silverbell Rd., Orion. The family will receive friends 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment Southfield Cemetery. Suggested memorials to the American Cancer Society. Online guestbook www.modetzfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Oakland Press from Sep. 28 to Sep. 30, 2015.

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Mike & Edie Halstead

October 5, 2015

God bless, Jim. We have not seen him in at least ten years (since we moved to Virginia in 2005) and will always remember his soft-spokenness and friendly demeanor. Our deepest sympathies to the entire family, but especially to Helen and Tom. Jim will be missed.

September 27, 2015

Partner you were a great teacher,a sweet guy and a great friend, love Pete.

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Modetz Funeral Home - Silverbell Chapel

100 East Silverbell Road, Orion, MI 48360

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12:00 p.m.

Modetz Funeral Home - Silverbell Chapel

100 East Silverbell Road, Orion, MI 48360

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