William James Kirby

© Stilwell (OK) Democrat Journal
July 1, 1999
Submitted by: Wanda Elliott

William James KIRBY, son of John F. KIRBY and Minnie E. VAN BEBER KIRBY was born April 24, 1918 in Christie and departed this life to be with our Lord, Sunday, June 27, 1999 at his home in Westville at the age of 81 years, 2 months and 2 days.

Bill was married to Mary Jane MCGOWEN on April 1, 1959 and to this union were born three children, Jed, James and Melanie.

He was a disabled, decorated war veteran of World War 11, having been inducted in the Army on January 10, 1941 and discharged on July 25, 1945 from Fort Chaffee, Ark. He was technical sergeant and platoon leader serving in Europe. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Combat Infantry Badge.

He was a farmer and a member of the Spade Mountain Holiness Church.

He was preceded in death by both parents; one brother, Robert KIRBY and one nephew, Billy Wayne KIRBY.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane of the home; two sons, Jed and James and one daughter, Melanie, all of Okla.; two grandchildren Stephanie of Ark., and Thera of Texas; one uncle, Fount of Colo., and one nephew, Robert of Okla.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 30 in the Roberts Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Audie VAUGHN officiating. Interment will follow in the Westville City Cemetery.