Arthur L. Kirkland was born to Albert and Katherine on Oct. 27, 1953. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Tommy and Albert Kirkland Jr. and one sister, Catherine Hall. He was currently employed at Glenwood Inc. He retired from Shelby Medical Center in Alabaster. He leaves behind four sisters, Bettye Banks, Margie Naves, Rosie Allen and Linda (Calvin) Jackson; and several nieces, nephew, cousins and friends.