Date Of Birth: August 11, 1932
Date Of Death: October 3, 2008
Bobby L. (Robert) Kirk, of Brooklyn, passed away in his home Friday night October 3rd, with his family in attendance. He began his life on August 11, 1932 at the home of his parents, Charles J. and Leafy Dilley Kirk of Martinsville. He graduated from Martinsville High School in 1950 and went to work at Allison Division of General Motors. He served four years in the Air Force starting in 1952 and returned to Allison (Gas Turbine) until his retirement in July 1992. He married Joan Pfeifer Kirk in February 1954, who survives him. Other survivors are his sister, Phyllis (Gene) Wampler of Martinsville; a sister-in-law Diane Schraeder of Rising Sun, his children, Rusty (Zoe) Kirk of Martinsville, Randy (Rae) Kirk of Greenwood, Susan Kirk of Martinsville, Ron (Tracey) Kirk of Mooresville, Doug (Tammy) Kirk of Martinsville, and Teri Barry (Mike Hawkins) of Mooresville; grandchildren Christy, Jacob, Devon Kirk of Martinsville; Joshua Kirk of Broad Ripple; Brandon Kirk of Tampa, FL; Brad (Amanda) Kirk of Camby; Cody and Alex Barry of Mooresville; Toni, Julie, and Tyler Kirk of Greenwood; great-granddaughters Bailey and Khloee Kirk of Camby; Step-grandchildren Aaron and Nathan Marcy and Autumn Barnard of Mooresville as well as multiple nieces and nephews.Preceding him in death were his parents, brothers Charles Jr., Ralph, Dale, and sisters, Bessie Ione, Zoe, and Lois. Over the years, he enjoyed farming, hunting, bowling, and meeting friends at the Eagles and American Legion. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday October 7 at 6:30 pm with visitation beginning at 4:00 pm at Liberty Christian Church in Martinsville, Indiana.Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 103 in Mooresville or Liberty Christian Church in Martinsville.
Cathy and Brian Stegemoller says
Fathers are special and the family memories will go on long after the services are over. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Keith and Jana Gray says
Rusty: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss!Be assured you will be remembered in our prayers!
Melody Hardwick says
Uncle Bob was like a second father to me. I Loved him dearly. Growing up I spent 2 weeks out of every summer with the Kirk family. They were the happiest times for me. The family will never know how much they ALL mean to me. I will miss him dearly.
My thoughts and prayers are with them all in this time of sorrow.
Eric Scroggins says
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ann Schneider says
Dear Randy…and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. There is not a day which passes that I don’t thank God for my parents because we know their days are limited. Treasure the great times you had with your father…because he sure contributed to the makings of a great son!
My prayers are coming your way!
Billie Weahterford says
May all the memories in your heart comfort you and your family at this sad time of your Dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. bj
Debbie Brinkman says
Dear Randy and Rae,
I just read of your dad’s passing online and am so very sorry to hear this. Having lost my dad 10 years ago, I still know of no truly consoling words. I also just read about Mac’s passing. He was my favorite neighbor I’ve ever had. My prayers and sympathy go out to you and Rae and your families in the loss of your father, and in the loss of Rae’s stepdad… I remember you and Rae fondly and often, and I wish you strength, acceptance, and peace…
Sincerely,
Debbie (Phelps) Brinkman
(please feel free to contact me via the email enclosed with this post…)