Donald Gene Madison Kirby, age 76, of Franklin, Ohio, died Saturday July 1, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Franklin, Ohio on April 10, 1941 to Jesse and Sarah (Crank) Kirby. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Richard Kirby, mother, Sarah Ellen Kirby, brother, George Kirby, brother, Richard Kirby, brother, Jack Kirby, brother, Arnold Kirby, brother, Bobby Kirby, brother, Mark Kirby, brother, Paul Kirby. Donald is survived by wife of 57 years Joanne Curfman Kirby two daughters, Donna Bush, Cheryl Stewart; son, Ronald Kirby; sister, Dottie Trujillio; grandchildren, Ashley, Budro, Charles, Timothy, Trisha, Cody; 9 great grandchildren. Funeral services are 1pm Tuesday July 11, 2017 at Anderson Funeral Home 1357 E. 2nd St Franklin, OH 45005. Burial will be in Butler County Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 11am to 1pm at the funeral home. Please visit www.anderson-fh.com to send an online condolence.