Toby R. Kirkland

Toby Kirkland, 44, of Gilbert, SC, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Prisma Baptist Hospital. Toby was the son of Don and Rhonda Miles Kirkland of West Columbia. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina (BS) and Clemson University (MS).

In 1998, Toby was married to the love of his life, Stacy Ivey Kirkland, in Union, SC. They are the proud parents of two boys that have always brought them so much joy, Creed (20) and Case (18).

Toby was an entrepreneur who worked in many fields during his lifetime. Most recently, he was employed by Clemson University as the Chief of Staff of the Youth Learning Institute. Prior to this position, he worked as a general contractor and as a youth minister at the First Baptist Church of Lexington.

Toby’s faith was central in his life and, as such, he played major roles in the lives of several local churches. Most recently, he served in leadership as an Elder at Radius Church, where he and his family have worshiped since 2009. Beyond all of his many accomplishments, Toby will primarily be remembered as a humble leader with high integrity, an incredible diversity of skills and an over-the-top love for Duke Basketball. The entire Lexington community is going to miss him dearly.

Toby is survived by his beloved wife, Stacy; his sons, Creed and Case, and his mother and father, Don and Rhonda Kirkland. He also is survived by his sister, Crystal Kirkland Hightower (Torrey) of Mount Pleasant; his in-laws, Ben and Lynn Ivey of Union, SC; his brother-in-law, Mark Ivey (Kelly) of Union, SC, and five nephews, Reid Hightower, Ross Hightower, Kadin Ivey (Katie Beth), Creighton Ivey, and Benton Ivey.

On Monday, March 23, 2020, there will be a memorial service at 1:00 pm at Radius Church, located at 300 W. Main St. in Lexington, SC. Those that plan to attend are asked to wear dark blue to honor Toby’s love for Duke Basketball. With the current COVID-19 situation in our community, the public memorial service will also be made available to all online at www.Radiuschurch.org.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in Toby’s memory can be made to Crossover Athletics, a local organization he loved and served for many years.

Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements.