Joseph T. Kirkley, age 71 of Irondale, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018. He was born on December 19, 1946 to the late Henry S. Kirkley and Ella Dodd Kirkley. Mr. Kirkley retired from All South Fabricators and was a member of Overton First Baptist Church for many years.
Mr. Kirkley was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Patricia A. Kirkley, his daughter Samantha K. Willingham and his son Joseph A. Kirkley and his brother Samuel Kirkley. He is survived by his children: Thomas Kirkley, Melissa Kirkley and Steven Bertram (Ashley); his son in law Greg Willingham; his grandchildren: Jordan Willingham and Matthew Willingham. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters: Lola Mae Snipes, Cora Holtbrooks, Ann Cantey, Billy Kirkley (Edna) and Mattie Tooter Gray (Mike); numerous nieces and nephews and his loving puppy Butch.
The family will receive friends at Ridout’s Valley Chapel on Wednesday, June 13th from 5 until 7 pm. The funeral service will be officiated by Todd Burr at Ridout’s Valley Chapel on Thursday, June 14th at 2pm with burial following at Croft-Acton Cemetery.