William W. Kirby, age 93 of Ocala passed away October 21, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 12, 1920 in Marion, OH a son to the late Harvey and Jesse (Seymour) Kirby. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a daughter Dixie Derexson, a sister Eileen Lewis and a brother Paul Kirby. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Ocala. He enjoyed flying , working in his workshop and inventing things. He leaves behind his loving wife of 26 years Pauline, two sons Bishop Keith (Jeanette) Kirby in Suwanee, FL, Roger (Mary) Kirby in Groveport, OH, step son Greg (Rose) Adams of Hermosa Beach, CA, step daughter Jenny (Paul) Johnson in Ocala, FL, sister Opal Grant in Circleville, OH, ten grandchildren, and eighteen great grandchildren. A visitation has been scheduled for Friday October 25, 2013 from 2:00pm-3:00pm at the First Church of the Nazarene, Ocala with a service to follow at 3:00pm also at the church. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
