Service Details
Service: Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 1:00 pm in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 1600 N. Summerset Drive Racine, WI 53406
Visitation: at the Kingdom Hall on Saturday from 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
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James Edwin Kirby, 61, passed away at home with family by his side on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. He was born in Racine, WI on April 6, 1955, the son of James Loren and Edna Mae (nee: Webb) Kirby.
James graduated from Washington Park High School and was a Racine resident all of his life. He was retired from CNH Global (Case Corporation). On April 27, 2002, he was united in marriage to Selathia R. Kirby (nee: Hargrove). James loved and served his God Jehovah and was active in his ministry to the best of his ability as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. James was a very caring and generous person who loved spending time with family and friends. James enjoyed vacationing, walks with his dog (Shiloh), he was very mechanically inclined, and he also loved music.
James is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Selathia R. Hargrove-Kirby; his children, Angela N. Kirby, Reginald N. Phifer, and Rheathia V. Phifer all of Racine; 3 granddaughters, Janasia L. Kirby, DaNay L. Kirby, Nerissa J. Kirby.
He is further survived by his sisters, Quintella Kirby of California, Kimberly Carslick of Racine, and survived by his brother, Phillip Kirby of California, also survived by his In-laws; Sam (Rita) Hargrove, and sisters-in-law; Delicia M. (Carter) Evans both of Racine and Tikita M. Hargrove of Illinois. He also leaves to cherish his memory his nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, James L. (Edna Mae) Kirby; his son, Collin A. Kirby; and his brother, Marc D. Kirby.
A memorial service for James will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2017 in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 1600 N. Summerset Dr. Mount Pleasant, WI. 53406, with Elder Sam Hargrove II officiating. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. noon.
The family wishes to thank the First Responders of Mount Pleasant Fire/Rescue and the medical staff at Ascension All Saints that cared for him.
T.S. says
RIH Uncle James. You will be missed. There are no words that can explain the impact you had on my life. Thank you for all the memories.
Love Always…
Heidi Geyer says
Selathia I’m saddened to hear of James’ passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cardella says
My condolence to the Kirby family. I had a chance to know James and his wife. James loved to smile, thats what I remember. Jehovah knows how to comfort all broken hearts 💕. Days ahead will prove to be a comfort to all the family an friends.
Marvin, Susie, Tyana and Tye Brown says
The Brown family would like to extend their deepest sympathy to Selathia and the entire Kirby and Hargrove family.. May you feel the tender comfort of Jehovah’s loving arms as he holds you near during this difficult time. Psalms 34:18. Hold on as very soon we will be reunited with our loved one’s again in the promised righteous new system. Acts 24:15. With Christian love.
Ellisa L. Elliott says
Butch was a childhood friend; Butch and Greg, me and Denise; that was the gang. We had so much fun back in the day. Whenever we ran into each other, we would always reminisce about the “good old days”. You rest now, I hope to see you after the resurrection.
Love You My Friend,
Lisa.
The Hicks Fam says
R.I.P. Kirby