Kenneth Norman Kirby, age 76, loving husband and father passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015. He grew up in Kansas City, MO. He graduated with a Bachelor degree in History from William Jewell College in Liberty, MO. Kenneth graduated from OCS and served 6 years in the U.S. Naval Reserve and obtained the rank of a Lieutentant. He worked in the Newspaper publising industry for over 30 years and was a Salesman for concrete pumping services. His hobbies included gardening, traveling, fishing and golfing. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Karen McKinney Kirby; father, Norman F. Kirby and mother, Jessie Leadru Ware Kirby; brother, Charles E. Kirby and sister, Shirley Kirby Schaaf. He is survived by his devoted wife, Marion Edwards Kirby; daughter, Katherine Peck and husband Michael; son, David Kirby and wife Debbie. Grandchildren: Niki, Heather & Hannah Kirby; Alexandra, Bryce & Austin Peck. Step daughter: Susan & Kerry Sparks Step sons: John & Teresa, David & Donna Chambers, Tom & Jerry Chambers. Step grandchildren: Daniela Chambers, Joey Chambers step great granddaughter Dakota Harmon. Donations may be made in Kenneth’s name to Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org/Donate.
