John "Frank" Kirk Sr.

NEWTON – John “Frank” Kirk Sr., 74 of Newton passed away on January 16, 2021.

Born on February 25, 1946 in Wilkes County, he was the son of the late John Roy and Edith Sheets Kirk. Frank was a retired truck driver with a passion for playing bluegrass music. He was known for a good fish fry with family and friends.

Survivors include his soulmate Nancy Ayers; children, Terry Ayers, Frankie Kirk, Selena McDonald; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and sister, Kathy Whitener and husband Jim.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 2 PM at Catawba Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Cooley officiating. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1 PM – 2 PM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Catawba County Humane Society.

Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.

The Kirk Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.