James Kirk

at his home. He was born in 1943 in Evarts, Kentucky to Murphy and Joanna Kirk. In

1963 he married Carole Wainwright who survives.

After graduating from St. Charles Virginia High School in 1961 he came to Albion in September

of 1961. He worked at Johnson Manufacturing Company from 1961-1965. In 1965 he joined the

Albion Fire Department rising to the rank of Assistant Fire Chief, he was also the training officer

for the Albion Fire Department, he was the Artist along with Betty Lene & Chief Baker who

designed the shoulder patch for the Albion Police Department. He retired after 12 years of driving

a truck for Plassman and Company. James was a member of the Big 9 Sportsmen’s Club

James is survived by:

Wife- Carole Kirk of Albion

Daughters- Debbie McKenzie of Marshall

Penny (Bruce) Gifford of Albion

Holly (Andy) Zblewski of Albion

Grandchildren- James Scott, Suzanne McKenzie both of Litchfield, Samantha (Jonathan Estep)

McKenzie of Marshall, Brittany Gifford, Bill Partridge both of Springport, Kirk

(Amanda Williams) Gifford of Albion and the pride & joy of his life twin granddaughters

Audrey & Alexandra Zblewski of Albion

Great Grandchildren-Exio Estep, Abbigal & Leah Partridge, Braxton & Scarlett Gifford

and another coming in November

Brothers- Hobart (Karen) Kirk of Mancelona

Danny (Stella) Kirk of LaVergne, TN

Sister-in-law- Barbara Northcutt of Albion

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Luke and a sister Linda

Visitation for family and friends will be Tuesday, May 22, 2012 from 2:00-4:00P.M. and

6:00-8:00P.M at the J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Drive, Albion, Michigan 49224.

Funeral Service will be Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 1:00P.M. at the funeral home with Bishop

John Coleman officiating.

Assistance with Memorial Contributions to: To the Family in care of J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home

for the expenses