Charles V. Kirby

Charles V. Kirby, Sr., a son given by the Lord to Greely and Shelly Strange Kirby, was born at home in Nunez, GA on December 3, 1935. His earthly body died at his home in Warner Robins, GA, on Friday, September 14, 2012, following a period of declining health as a result of his battle with Alzheimer’s. His earthly pilgrimage was 76 years. In the days prior to his passing he had expressed to his family members his desire to have his suffering be over and to depart and be with his Lord and Savior. His heavenly body is now in the presence of Jesus. His dying wish was to see all his family come to the saving knowledge of Christ Jesus as Savior and Lord. Today we rejoice in the knowledge that Charles’ work on earth is done. He has passed the barrier of time as we know it and is forever at home with the Savior that he faithfully served for 46 years. He was preceded in death by his father and mother Greely and Shelly Kirby, brother Gaston Kirby, sister Hazel Record, and loving grandson Jonathan Christopher Taunton. Charles graduated from Swainsboro High School class of 1954. He proudly served his country in the National Guard in 1953 and honorably discharged in 1962. On January 6, 1956, he was married to Carolyn Claxton who survives. They settled in Warner Robins, GA, where Charles was a building contractor and cattle farmer till the year 2000. Married for more than 56 years, they experienced the changing scenes of life in joyous love and fruitful companionship, which the Lord had entrusted to them. Together, they raised seven children and three grandchildren in their home. At the age of 30, Charles acknowledged his need for Jesus Christ and confessed the Lord as his Savior. Led to the Lord and baptized by Pastor W.T. Brown. Charles and his family have been members of the Second Baptist Church Warner Robins congregation for the last 36 years and was a man of deep faith and conviction. God and family were the focus of his life. He leaves a legacy of Godly parenting, hard work, and strong family values. His family will never forget the values he taught them, the love he showed them, and sacrifices he made for each of them daily. So shall my word be that goes forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:11 Surviving along with his wife Carolyn are five daughters: Rida Kirby Aguila Dr. Rafael Aguila MD of Warner Robins, GA, Valeria Kirby Taunton Russell of Kathleen, GA, Mary Anne Kirby Rouse Mike of Cobb, GA, Shellie Kirby Brown Bobby of Perry, GA, Charlene Kirby Borgeson Adam of Baker, FL, and two sons, Charles V. Kirby, Jr. of Byron, GA, David K. Kirby of Warner Robins, GA. One brother Carlton Kirby of Columbus GA, and six sisters, Margie hall of Nunez GA. Corine Gaffney of Thomasville, GA, Mildred Davis Gene Thomasville, GA, Martha Mason Brick of Destin FL, Helen English Ernie of Townsend GA, Alma Kirby of Tallehasse, Fl. He is also remembered and loved by 24 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be his son-in-laws Dr.Rafael Aguila MD, Russell Taunton, Mike Rouse, Bobby Brown and grandsons, Kaleb Taunton and Justin Yeski. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Jones, Royce Graham, Steve Morgan, Jim Dollar, Bobby Greene, James Colvin, Bobby Peebles and Charles Atkinson. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, September 18, 2012, in the chapel of Heritage Memorial Funeral Home with burial in Parkway Memorial Gardens. Family will be receiving friends from 7 until 9PM Monday at the funeral home. Flowers are welcome but in lieu of flowers please make donations to Second Baptist Church Senior Ministry XYZ, at 2504 Moody Rd., Warner Robins, GA, 31088, in memory of Mr. Kirby. Heritage Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.