Jack T. Kirt

SSG Jack T. Kirt Jr. was born to the union of Jack Kirt and Willie Mae Lavender on April 5, 1960, in Aliceville, Alabama. He confessed Christ at an early age and became a member of the New Canaan Baptist Church. He graduated from Aliceville High School in 1978.

After graduation, he entered the Army where he served his country faithfully. He was injured in a roadside bombing on deployment of Operation Iraqi Freedom. For his bravery during his service, he was awarded the Purple Heart Medal.

Jack continued to serve others in various ways. He was a businessman, mentor, chef and founder of Open Arms Ministry.

On Tuesday, December 27, 2021, he transitioned in Lawrenceville, GA. Jack leaves to cherish his memories: Fiance Bridgette Leach; Three daughters: Brittany "Nicole" Kirt, Jessica Kirt and Delonda Robinson; Two bonus-sons Tazy and Blaze Taylor; Five grandchildren: Jordon, Mason and Ryan Kirt, Emir As-Siddiq, and Uno Kirt; Four brothers: Henry/Betty Kirk, Tom/Sharon Kirk, Frank/Annetta Gibson, Earlie/Sharon Layton. Nine sisters Mary/David McCaa, Susie/Joseph Bones, Louise/Charlie Scott, Jacqueline/Archie James, Leslie/Arthur Layton, Sharcora/Kemarcus Gaines, Donna Carpenter, Rosie and Jeanette Gibson; Two Aunts: Theresa Williams, Zannie Kirt and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Jack was preceded in death by his father, mother and three sisters Ruthie Lavender, Ruby Yates, Judy Weston. Four brothers: Frankie Lee Gilmore, Johnnie Gibson, James and Donald Layton.