Albert ""Al"" H. Kirk

Albert “Al” Howard Kirk, 79, of Davenport, went to meet his Savior on Thursday, October 29, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at Vineyard Church, 2402 W. Kimberly Road in Davenport on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, starting at 1 pm. Private burial, with military honors will be at the Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials may go to Vineyard Church Mobile Free Market.

Al was born on January 16, 1947, in Muscatine to Glen and Alberta (Schell) Kirk. After graduating from Muscatine High School, Al enlisted in the Army and served overseas for two years in Vietnam. Upon returning, he joined the Vietnam Veterans Honor Guard #299. After his faithful service in the military, Al married Sue Ebert, they later divorced. He then married Carol Ruhl, who preceded him in death. Later he was united in marriage to Cheryl Minard Raley in Branson, MO on June 1, 2000.

He worked as a diesel mechanic and service manager for QC Ford dealership in Davenport. He served as a U.S. Marshal in the Quad Cities for several years before working in security for John Deere in Davenport, where he retired from.

Known as an all-around sportsman he enjoyed hunting, boating, camping and fishing. He took up a hobby of designing and creating fishing lures, acquiring quite a collection. He also liked to watch Western movies, especially John Wayne. Al liked to watch football and rooted for the Kansas City Chiefs along with NASCAR. He served as a pastor locally through the Kingdom & Universal Life Church Ministries and authored a book entitled “Praying with Meaning.” He belonged to the former Eagles Lodge in Muscatine. His compassion for the homeless was carried out every Tuesday when he spent time praying with them and providing/serving food to them. The greatest gift to him was time spent with family and he cherished every moment.

Those left to cherish and carry on his legacy include his beloved wife, Cheryl; children, Lee (Brenda) Kirk, Davenport, Angel (Chris) Ruhl-Gaul, McCausland and Nicole (Bill) Dobbelare, Moline; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brother, Larry (Shirley) Kirk, Durant and sister, Nancy (Richard) Heinz, Muscatine; several nieces, nephews and extended family, close friends Mike, Victor and Rudy and fur-baby, Jacko.

Preceding him in death are his parents, and brothers, Gerald and Donald.

May he rest in peace.