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Jimmy Kirby
09/10/1939 – 01/02/2016
Kingstree
Funeral Services
Funeral services will be held 2 PM, Tuesday, January 5, 2016, in Kingstree First Baptist Church
Visitation
Jimmy’s family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6 to 8 at Williamsburg Funeral Home.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Son of James Marvin Kirby and Lydia Epps Kirby, James “Jimmy” Whitfield Kirby of Kingstree, S.C. was born September 10, 1939, and died on January 2, 2016. He passed away at 76 surrounded by loved ones just as he had lived his life. He is survived by his wife, Annette Dukes Kirby of Kingstree, S.C.; sons Jay (Catherine) Kirby of Kingstree and Craig (Elizabeth) Kirby of Columbia, S.C. In addition, he is survived by his grandchildren that brought him indescribable joy; Tripp Kirby, Tyler Kirby, Taylor Kirby of Kingstree, S.C., and Allen Kirby and Andrew Kirby of Columbia, S.C. He was predeceased by his brothers Donald Kirby of Lake City, S.C. and Bill Kirby of Greeleyville, S.C. Jimmy Kirby’s love as a son, husband, and father leaves a strong legacy of a tightly woven family. He built a strong family foundation with his wife of 55 years and best friend, Annette. He loved his sons Jay and Craig deeply and always stayed actively involved in their family’s lives. He gladly welcomed Catherine and Elizabeth into his family and loved them unconditionally as his very own. Known as “Papa” to the grands, he cherished them all and could even be accused of spoiling them on occasion. Jimmy spent much of his life helping others with a servant’s heart. He never missed an opportunity to help when needed. He assisted his community by serving on Kingstree Town Council from 1977-1989. He served as Mayor for the Town of Kingstree from 1989-1995 and 1999-2007. He also was a dedicated member and Chairman of the Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments in Georgetown, S.C. for 33 consecutive years. In addition, he touched many lives coaching Little League Baseball in the 1970’s crossing paths with his former players complementing the time he spent and memories developed with them. He retired from 39 years of service with Westvaco Corporation in December 2002. He developed many dear friendships in his years of service that he carried throughout his life long after retirement. Jimmy was blessed to have a second home at Garden City Beach where he spent countless hours and shared generously with his family leaving behind precious memories. He enjoyed spending his weekends in the fall at Williams-Brice Stadium cheering on the USC Gamecocks. He was a member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church of Greeleyville, S.C. and attended Kingstree First Baptist Church of Kingstree, S.C. Funeral services will be held 2 PM, Tuesday, January 5, 2016, in Kingstree First Baptist Church, with burial in Mount Vernon United Methodist Church Cemetery. Jimmy’s family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6 to 8 at Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. He loved his mother’s biscuits flat, his peanuts boiled, his coffee piping hot, his cookies crispy, and his glass full of ice. He brought positive energy and humor to an occasion. He enjoyed catching up on the daily news with his friends over coffee in the morning. He was a blessing to all and will be greatly missed.
Prayers for comfort and strength in the days ahead. Let your love as a family and your memories bring your much peace.
To the Kirby family. We are so deeply saddened to hear of Mr. jimmy’s passing. He was a one of a kind man. No words can describe the loss of a parent or grandparent. We too feel your loss.The one true thing to remember is when you look in the heavens, he will be the brightest star looking down at you.We are here for you anytime.
Now he can sit by the sea discussing his life’s work with Jesus. What a day this is! What a wonderful man!
Mrs. Annette, Jay, and Craig, words cannot express my shock and sorrow when I heard of Mr. Jimmy’s passing. Each of you will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. He has left behind a great legacy for his family, neighbors, and community. He will be missed greatly. Mr. Jimmy was such a good man and I am so glad to be able to have called him my friend. God bless each of you and your families.
Dena McKnight
My heart goes out to the entire family at this time. What a wonderful and loving family you are. Jimmy will be greatly missed, but has left a great legacy. My prayers are with you all.
Jay, I am so sorry to hear about your father”s passing. I know he was a great man because of the great son he raised in you! May God continue to bless your family!
Mr. Kirby was a good man who was always nice to the kids. As a coach, dad, public servant or Mr. Mayor, he will be remembered as having a positive influence, especially on young people. Jay, The Mayor will be missed by many.
Jay, I am so sorry to hear about your Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family…God Bless !
I’m sorry to hear of Mr. jimmy’s passing members of the Kirby family have my deepest sympathy I gave a poetry reading at Kellahan Park in Kingstree Mr. Kirby came and gave a speech we shared of how we both came from Greeley Ville and the good old days Mr. Jimmy was a fine man and he was my friend I will miss him dearly again the Kirby family has my deepest condolence’s I was out of town when Mr. jimmy passed away please accept my apologies .
LeRoy Ives