Louis E. Kirby
October 7, 1944 — February 24, 2015
Mr. Louis E. Kirby, age 70 of Franklin, KY., entered into rest Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 10:40 P. M. at his residence.
Funeral services are under the direction of Booker-Gilbert Funeral Home where services will be held Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 1:00 P. M. with burial to follow in the Sulphur Spring Cemetery in Simpson Co., KY.
A native of Simpson Co., KY., he was the son of the late Harry Kirby and the late Isabel Byrum Kirby. He was preceded in death by a sister Annie Reid “Susie” Rhea, 2 brothers Donald M. Kirby and Ollie “Spudie” Kirby.
He is survived by his wife Patsy Kirby and son Kelly Kirby (Tammy) all of Franklin, KY.; 3 brothers Bruce Kirby of Savannah, GA., Lindsey Kirby of New Richmond, OH. and Brent Kirby of Franklin, KY.; 3 grandchildren Charlie King Kirby, Grace Kelli Kirby and Cole Kirby; several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Kirby was a member of the Blackjack Baptist Church, he was employed in management/grocery retail, and a member of the F-S Quarterback Club. His hobby was farming, he loved to travel and watch his grandsons play ball and granddaughter dance.
Visitation will begin Friday, February 27, 2015 at 2:00 P. M. until 8:00 P. M. and Saturday at 6:00 A. M. until funeral service time at Booker-Gilbert Funeral Home.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Blackjack Baptist Church Building Fund or to the Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Building Fund.
Online condolences may be left at www.bookergilbertfh.com.