Kenneth "Ken" Oscar Kirby, 87, formerly of Walnut Cove went home to be with his Lord Thursday afternoon, December 23, 2021 at his home.
Ken was born in Forsyth County to the late Shober Oscar "SO" and Maida Jane Newsome Kirby. He was a graduate of Southern School of Printing in Nashville, Tn, and retired from Triad Type Setters with 30 plus years of service and worked for Goslen Printing Company with 22 years of service. Ken was a member of Rosebud Christian Church, as well as Mineral Springs Baptist Church for 50 years, where he served as Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Choir member and was on multiple church committees. He sung in a Quartet, doing many solo's, as well as singing in the N. Myrtle Beach Chorus. In his younger years Ken played ball with the Carolina Fast Pitch League where his record was 361 wins and 59 losses, 7 no hitters and 4 perfect games. Ken enjoyed playing golf at the beautiful course in N. Myrtle Beach and spending many hours fishing at the Holiday Inn North Fishing pier.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded by 7 siblings.
Ken is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Betty Ring Kirby; daughter, Karen Jane Kirby-Graham (Montie); son, Kenneth Oscar Kirby, Jr. (Marissa) 3 grandchildren; Katherine Hope Blackmom, Ashley Elizabeth Kirby and Wesley Adam Kirby.
There will be a 2:00 pm entombment service held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Forsyth Memorial Park Mausoleum with Dr. Cecil Cave officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Rosebud Christian Church, 1918 Rosebud Road, Walnut Cove, NC 27052 or to AuthoraCare Hospice, 2500 Summit Ave, Greensboro, NC 27405
Online condolences may be made at www.burroughsfuneralhome.com.
Burroughs Funeral Home, Walnut Cove is honored to be serving the Kirby family.
Ken was born in Forsyth County to the late Shober Oscar "SO" and Maida Jane Newsome Kirby. He was a graduate of Southern School of Printing in Nashville, Tn, and retired from Triad Type Setters with 30 plus years of service and worked for Goslen Printing Company with 22 years of service. Ken was a member of Rosebud Christian Church, as well as Mineral Springs Baptist Church for 50 years, where he served as Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Choir member and was on multiple church committees. He sung in a Quartet, doing many solo's, as well as singing in the N. Myrtle Beach Chorus. In his younger years Ken played ball with the Carolina Fast Pitch League where his record was 361 wins and 59 losses, 7 no hitters and 4 perfect games. Ken enjoyed playing golf at the beautiful course in N. Myrtle Beach and spending many hours fishing at the Holiday Inn North Fishing pier.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded by 7 siblings.
Ken is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Betty Ring Kirby; daughter, Karen Jane Kirby-Graham (Montie); son, Kenneth Oscar Kirby, Jr. (Marissa) 3 grandchildren; Katherine Hope Blackmom, Ashley Elizabeth Kirby and Wesley Adam Kirby.
There will be a 2:00 pm entombment service held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Forsyth Memorial Park Mausoleum with Dr. Cecil Cave officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Rosebud Christian Church, 1918 Rosebud Road, Walnut Cove, NC 27052 or to AuthoraCare Hospice, 2500 Summit Ave, Greensboro, NC 27405
Online condolences may be made at www.burroughsfuneralhome.com.
Burroughs Funeral Home, Walnut Cove is honored to be serving the Kirby family.
Kenneth "Ken" Oscar Kirby, 87, formerly of Walnut Cove went home to be with his Lord Thursday afternoon, December 23, 2021 at his home.
Ken was born in Forsyth County to the late Shober Oscar "SO" and Maida Jane Newsome Kirby. He was a graduate of Southern School of Printing in Nashville, Tn, and retired from Triad Type Setters with 30 plus years of service and worked for Goslen Printing Company with 22 years of service. Ken was a member of Rosebud Christian Church, as well as Mineral Springs Baptist Church for 50 years, where he served as Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Choir member and was on multiple church committees. He sung in a Quartet, doing many solo's, as well as singing in the N. Myrtle Beach Chorus. In his younger years Ken played ball with the Carolina Fast Pitch League where his record was 361 wins and 59 losses, 7 no hitters and 4 perfect games. Ken enjoyed playing golf at the beautiful course in N. Myrtle Beach and spending many hours fishing at the Holiday Inn North Fishing pier.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded by 7 siblings.
Ken is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Betty Ring Kirby; daughter, Karen Jane Kirby-Graham (Montie); son, Kenneth Oscar Kirby, Jr. (Marissa) 3 grandchildren; Katherine Hope Blackmom, Ashley Elizabeth Kirby and Wesley Adam Kirby.
There will be a 2:00 pm entombment service held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Forsyth Memorial Park Mausoleum with Dr. Cecil Cave officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Rosebud Christian Church, 1918 Rosebud Road, Walnut Cove, NC 27052 or to AuthoraCare Hospice, 2500 Summit Ave, Greensboro, NC 27405
Online condolences may be made at www.burroughsfuneralhome.com.
Burroughs Funeral Home, Walnut Cove is honored to be serving the Kirby family.
Ken was born in Forsyth County to the late Shober Oscar "SO" and Maida Jane Newsome Kirby. He was a graduate of Southern School of Printing in Nashville, Tn, and retired from Triad Type Setters with 30 plus years of service and worked for Goslen Printing Company with 22 years of service. Ken was a member of Rosebud Christian Church, as well as Mineral Springs Baptist Church for 50 years, where he served as Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Choir member and was on multiple church committees. He sung in a Quartet, doing many solo's, as well as singing in the N. Myrtle Beach Chorus. In his younger years Ken played ball with the Carolina Fast Pitch League where his record was 361 wins and 59 losses, 7 no hitters and 4 perfect games. Ken enjoyed playing golf at the beautiful course in N. Myrtle Beach and spending many hours fishing at the Holiday Inn North Fishing pier.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded by 7 siblings.
Ken is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Betty Ring Kirby; daughter, Karen Jane Kirby-Graham (Montie); son, Kenneth Oscar Kirby, Jr. (Marissa) 3 grandchildren; Katherine Hope Blackmom, Ashley Elizabeth Kirby and Wesley Adam Kirby.
There will be a 2:00 pm entombment service held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Forsyth Memorial Park Mausoleum with Dr. Cecil Cave officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Rosebud Christian Church, 1918 Rosebud Road, Walnut Cove, NC 27052 or to AuthoraCare Hospice, 2500 Summit Ave, Greensboro, NC 27405
Online condolences may be made at www.burroughsfuneralhome.com.
Burroughs Funeral Home, Walnut Cove is honored to be serving the Kirby family.
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