Born on 3/7/1940 in Lakeland Florida, a true Florida Cracker raised on a farm with 5 brothers and 5 sisters. He retired from State of Florida after 25 years in law enforcement with Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, and Department of Corrections.
He is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of SWFL (LCMS).
He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 50 years, Karen L Kirkland, sons: Michael Kirkland (Marie), Randy Kirkland (Sheryl), Daryl Kirkland, and step- sons, Richard Christman (Cindy) and Kurtis Weichmann, grandchildren and great grandchildren and living siblings: Vernon Kirkland (Dee), Joyce Faulkner (William), Agnes Brown (Wayne), and Donald Kirkland.
Celebration of Life and internment will be at Trinity Lutheran Church of SWFL, 1379 McCall Rd, Port Charlotte, FL 33981, 941-828-1920. On 4/24/21 at 10:00 am. You can go live on facebook.com/tlcswfl to watch the service. Memorial donations can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund.
Lemon Bay Funeral and Cremation Services are in charge of the funeral arrangements.