James B. Kirkland Jr.

James B. Kirkland, Jr., 81 of Phenix City, AL passed away Sunday March 4, 2018 at the Midtown Medical Center. Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. EST Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Lakeview Memory Gardens, according to Striffler-Hamby in Phenix City, AL. The family will receive friends from 11:30 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home prior to the service.

Mr. Kirkland was born August 2, 1936; son of the late James B. Kirkland, Sr. and Maude Pritchett Kirkland. He was a large part of his family owned business "Kirk's Auto Sales" in Phenix City for more than 50 years, was a member of the Wilson Williams Masonic Lodge and the Phenix City Shrine Club.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Ray Potts Kirkland and his grandson, Kyle Ring.

Survivors include his daughter, Terry Kay Godwin (Steve), son, James B. Kirkland, III (Merry), daughter, Cindy Stewart (Jay), daughter, Karen Leigh Barfield, brother, Cody Kirkland (Brenda); grandchildren, Christopher Steven Harris (Stephanie), Sarah Lynn Littlefield, Joshua Raymon Briggs (Megan McCall), James Benjamin Kirkland IV, Carol Ann Kirkland, Charles Adam Ring, Troy Heath Grayson, Megan Barfield, Hunter Barfield, Gabbriella Godwin, numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.