He was preceded in death by his wife Janice M. Kirkpatrick and his parents Harry E. and Maggie E. Kirkpatrick. He is survived by his son Matthew Kirkpatrick (Audra); granddaughter Maggie M. Kirkpatrick; sisters Sherrie (Richard) Leach and Janice (Michael) Durham; niece Michelle (Brian) McGriff and nephew Jeffrey (Meleia) Leach.
The family will hold a private service at a later date. They can be reached for condolences at 615-648-9386.