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Dean F. KirkPassing: April 18, 2014

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Monday, April 21st @ 7:30 pm

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Monday, April 21st @ 3:00-7:30 p.m.

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Tuesday, April 22nd @ 11:00 am

MITCHELL — Dean F. Kirk, 80, passed away at 5:05 a.m. Friday, April 18, 2014, at Indiana University Health Hospice House in Bloomington.

Born March 4, 1934, in Mitchell, he was the son of Floyd and Ethel (Taylor) Kirk.  He married Sharon Williams June 28, 1957.

He was the maintenance electrician at National Gypsum and retired in 1997 with 21 years of service.  He was the production scheduling manager and employed 24 years at Roberts Brass.  Dean was a 38 year member of the Mitchell Masonic Lodge No. 228 F&AM and attended the Mitchell Church of the Nazarene.  Dean loved life and his family.  He loved to travel, especially with his twin brother.  He was always involved in building homes for his sons.

Surviving:        wife, Sharon Kirk, Mitchell
                      sons, Terry Dean (Laura) Kirk, Mitchell
                              Gary G. (Cheryl) Kirk, Mitchell
     granddaughters, Jessica (Derek) Love and Anne (Eric) Dorsett
great grandchildren, Jansen Keynon, Andrew Wagnon, Mavrick Love
          twin brother, Gene Kirk, Bedford
                  brother, Denny (Verna) Kirk, Mitchell
                    sisters, Colleen Arnold, Mitchell
                               Gaye (Gary) Bex, Indianapolis

His parents; brother, Larry Kirk; and sister, Geneva Voorhies, preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 21, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Brother Jerry Allen officiating.  Graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Mitchell Cemetery.

Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. until the service on Monday at the funeral home.

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12 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Melanie Roberts | Williams, IN
    Date: April 23, 2014
    My dad, Wayne Pridemore, said he ran around with your dad years ago. He meant to come see you all but forgot. So sorry for your loss. I hear he was such a wonderful man.
  2. Guest: Sherman Peed | SignalMountain, Tennessee
    Date: April 23, 2014
    Very sorry to read of Dean's passing my thoughts are with the family. I remember all the good time at Roberts Brass that I shared with Dean.
  3. Guest: Joy Upton | LakeCharles, LA
    Date: April 22, 2014
    I love you all and will be praying for you during the loss of my Uncle and Your loved one! He was such a wonderful and kind man. He will be dearly missed. Hugs!
  4. Guest: Betty Brinkworth | Mitchell, In.
    Date: April 21, 2014
    So sorry to hear about Deans' passing. We always thought a lot of Dean and were friends from the early 1950's. Betty
  5. Guest: Randi Lagle | SpringvaleMe
    Date: April 21, 2014
    Dear Sharon & Terry I was so sorry to hear about Dean may God be with both of you and may he heal both your hearts all my love and Blessings Randi
  6. Guest: Janet Waggoner | Bloomington, Indiana
    Date: April 20, 2014
    Gene and Sharon, I send my love and condolences to you and the families of your children and your siblings. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you that God's blessings of comfort and peace will ease the pain of sorrow and grief. Jan
  7. Guest: David & Luella Russell Tony & Diane Nugent | Mitchell, In.
    Date: April 20, 2014
    Sharon & Family, Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
  8. Guest: Ruthie Flora | Mitchell, In
    Date: April 20, 2014
    Sharon and Family I am so sorry for your loss. I know you all have wonderful memories of him he was a special man. I know he was a good husband, dad, grandpa, brother, and friend to many people. I will always have a special place in my heart for the Kirk family. My prayers are with you. Ruthie
  9. Guest: Mike & Suzie Leatherman | Mitchell
    Date: April 20, 2014
    Sharon & family, You and your family are in our thoughts snd prayers. Cherish all your memories and good times and Dean will be with you always.
  10. Guest: Mark Bechtel | Bloomington, Indiana
    Date: April 19, 2014
    Sharon, So sorry to hear about Dean, yet rejoicing that now his healing is complete and he is in the presence of Jesus. We are praying that God will be with you and your family in these days. "“I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying.." (John 11:25) Mark & Cindy Bechtel
  11. Guest: Gina (Lagle) Barisano | Bedford, Indiana
    Date: April 19, 2014
    So sorry for your loss.
  12. Guest: Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services | Bedford, Indiana
    Date: April 18, 2014
    Denny and the entire family: We are all sorry for your loss. All volunteers of Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services