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Joseph Kirkman Obituary
TOBACCOVILLE - Mr. Joseph Roy "Joe" Kirkman, 53, of 6880 Rolling View Drive, Tobaccoville, husband of Trinette "Jiskje" Haverkamp Kirkman, passed away from this earthly life Thursday, June 9, 2005, at his home. Mr. Kirkman was born July 17, 1951, in Forsyth County to Lillian Badgett Kirkman and the late Roy Kirkman. Joe was a 1969 graduate of North Surry High School and a 1973 graduate of Wake Forest University. During his 32-year teaching career, he touched many young lives at Franklin Elementary School in Mount Airy and Pilot Mountain Middle School in Pilot Mountain. He is survived by his wife, Trinette "Jiskje" Haverkamp Kirkman of the home; his mother, Lillian Badgett Kirkman of Mount Airy; auntie Evelyn Badgett Gardner of Mount Airy; his mother-in-law, Emma G. Haverkamp of Tobaccoville; and numerous loving relatives. In addition to his father, Mr. Kirkman was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Grover and Ida Jane Canter Badgett; and his paternal grandparents, James Andrew and Rosa Emma Matthews Kirkman. A memorial celebration will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at First Baptist Church in Mount Airy. The service will be conducted by Dr. Roger Gilbert and Dr. Jonathan Freeman. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today, June 11, at Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to honor Mr. Kirkman's love of teaching to the Joseph Roy Kirkman Memorial Scholarship, Surry Community College Foundation, 630 S. Main St., Dobson, NC 27017, to be designated for a deserving student who is planning to enter the teaching profession.
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Angela Fountain-Smith
June 21, 2005
Mr. Kirkman was a wonderful teacher who helped foster my love for math. He was my AG teacher at Franklin Elementary and the high point of each and every day was getting to go to his class. He had a good soul and a heart for teaching and I will always remember him and the great times we had in his class.
Fay Lindamood Hooker
June 13, 2005
Mr. Kirkman was my G/T (Gifted & Talented) Teacher when I was at Franklin Elementary several years ago. He was an extremely talented teacher and person. I know he motivated and challenged many, many students in his teaching career to go above and beyond their potential. I pray for peace and comfort for his family during this time. God bless you!
Sarah Murray
June 12, 2005
I am a student of Mrs. Kirkman, and I would like to express my deep sympathy for Mr. Kirkman's passing. I am sorry that I couldn't make it to the funeral, but if there is anything I or my family can do, please let me know.
Andrew Hunter
June 11, 2005
I was a student of Mr. Kirkman's this school year at Pilot Mountain Middle School. We will miss him very much. He was a very good teacher. My family and I wish to send our sympathy to his wife and family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
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