Paul M Kirk

Paul Martin Kirk, of Grand Prairie, Texas, passed away on January 18, 2025, in Grand Prairie. Paul was born in Fulton County, Indiana, on September 1, 1936, to parents Harland P Kirk and Margaret L Kirk. Paul was a very devoted husband of 64 years to wife, Melchora L Kirk, and a very loving father of three children, Jeffrey P Kirk, Elizabeth C Duffy, and Deborah L McNeal. Most importantly, Paul loved the Lord, and demonstrated his love through the daily practice of his Catholic faith.

Soon after high school graduation, Paul joined the United States Air Force, and honorably served from 1954 to 1958. Afterward, he worked a short time in his father’s Auto Parts store, then a short stint with the US Coast and Geodetic Survey, and then finally found his happy workplace with the Federal Aviation Administration as an Electronics Technician, where he worked approximately 30 years with a tight knit group of colleagues to maintain operation of the Mesa Rica Radar Site near Tucumcari, NM. In his off-time, he loved driving 18-wheeler truck rigs as a hobby, and completed many trips hauling cattle for local ranchers, and later on taking cross country trips for Yellow Freight after he retired from the FAA. He also loved traveling in their RV, and thoroughly enjoyed participating and socializing in organized trips with friends. At home, Paul greatly enjoyed watching classic western movies, and spending quality time with family.

Paul is preceded in death by his parents Harland and Margaret, and his brother James J Kirk. He is survived by his wife, Melchora; children Jeffrey, Elizabeth, and Deborah; his brothers Thomas Kirk and David Kirk; seven grandchildren, Jared Kirk and Adam Kirk, Rachel Johnson and Christina Rauth, James Duffy, Sarah Duffy, and Megan Smith; and his one great-grandson Isaac Smith.

A rosary for Paul will be held Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:15 AM at St Michael the Archangel Church, 2910 Corn Valley Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75052. A funeral mass will occur Friday, January 31, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 2910 Corn Valley Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75052. A reception will occur Friday, January 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM, 2910 Corn Valley Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75052.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, or your charity of choice.