Kirkland retired from USN and worked and retired from Civil Service as a Fitness Instructor.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years Cristina C. Johnson; and a host of nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Friday, October 11, 2019 from 6-8pm at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N. Witchduck Rd., Virginia Beach VA. A service will be on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Princess Anne Memorial Park. You may offer your condolences at www.kellumfuneralhome.com.