Mr. Richard Maxwell Kirby, 84, of Newnan, died, Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Piedmont Newnan Hospital.
Richard was born on January 8, 1936 in Roanoke, AL, son of the late James Oliver Kirby and the late Sarah Widna Neely Kirby. He was a veteran of the US Army and a member of the Newnan Church of Christ. Richard was trained in classical languages and had a master's degree in English literature. He was also preceded in death by his brother, James Gordon Kirby.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years; daughter; son; and grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel with Alan Henderson officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may visit the family on Saturday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Higgins Funeral Home Hillcrest Chapel is honored to serve the family of Mr. Richard Kirby. Please visit www.hillcrestchapelcares to share your memories or leave a condolence message.
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Richard was born on January 8, 1936 in Roanoke, AL, son of the late James Oliver Kirby and the late Sarah Widna Neely Kirby. He was a veteran of the US Army and a member of the Newnan Church of Christ. Richard was trained in classical languages and had a master's degree in English literature. He was also preceded in death by his brother, James Gordon Kirby.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years; daughter; son; and grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel with Alan Henderson officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may visit the family on Saturday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Higgins Funeral Home Hillcrest Chapel is honored to serve the family of Mr. Richard Kirby. Please visit www.hillcrestchapelcares to share your memories or leave a condolence message.
(Obit edited for privacy.)
Mr. Richard Maxwell Kirby, 84, of Newnan, died, Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Piedmont Newnan Hospital.
Richard was born on January 8, 1936 in Roanoke, AL, son of the late James Oliver Kirby and the late Sarah Widna Neely Kirby. He was a veteran of the US Army and a member of the Newnan Church of Christ. Richard was trained in classical languages and had a master's degree in English literature. He was also preceded in death by his brother, James Gordon Kirby.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years; daughter; son; and grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel with Alan Henderson officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may visit the family on Saturday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Higgins Funeral Home Hillcrest Chapel is honored to serve the family of Mr. Richard Kirby. Please visit www.hillcrestchapelcares to share your memories or leave a condolence message.
(Obit edited for privacy.)
Richard was born on January 8, 1936 in Roanoke, AL, son of the late James Oliver Kirby and the late Sarah Widna Neely Kirby. He was a veteran of the US Army and a member of the Newnan Church of Christ. Richard was trained in classical languages and had a master's degree in English literature. He was also preceded in death by his brother, James Gordon Kirby.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years; daughter; son; and grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel with Alan Henderson officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may visit the family on Saturday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Higgins Funeral Home Hillcrest Chapel is honored to serve the family of Mr. Richard Kirby. Please visit www.hillcrestchapelcares to share your memories or leave a condolence message.
(Obit edited for privacy.)
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