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Graveside Service |
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Tuesday, March 14th @ 10:00 am |
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Friday, March 10th @ 5:00-7:00 pm |
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Tuesday, March 14th @ 10:00 am |
MITCHELL – James R. “Jim” Kirkman, 86, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Mitchell Manor Living and Rehabilitation Center.
Born June 9, 1930, in Avoca, he was the son of Cornie and Tressie (Swango) Kirkman. He married Mary Elizabeth Broaddus August 16, 1981.
Jim began working at Indiana Limestone Company, then was a furniture salesman, and retired as a guard from National Gypsum in 2014. Jim’s first love was the Lord, then his wife, Mary, who was by his side 40 years as they enjoyed hobbies around their home. For the last 20 years he attended Liberty Baptist Church, the finest of God’s people.
Surviving:
wife,
Mary Kirkman of Mitchell
children,
Martha (David) Hanners of Bedford
Tim (Kathy) Kirkman of Austin, Texas
stepchildren,
Brenda (Jeff) Bell of Albany
Steven (Holly) Eiler of Alexandria
John Eiler of Muncie
sister,
Mona Gayle Turner of Oolitic
7 grandchildren
8 step grandchildren
12 great grandchildren
11 step great grandchildren
4 great great grandchildren
2 step great great grandchildren
His parent; sons, Douglas Kirkman, Scott Kirkman, and Larry Kirkman; siblings, Jack Kirkman, Mary McDowell, and Barbara Flynn; and great grandson, Trey Ikerd, preceded him in death.
Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, at Liberty Baptist Cemetery with Reverend Wade Judy officiating.
Friends may call from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, March 10, at Haverly Funeral Chapel.
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