Jerry Don Kirby, 75, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away at 1:55 A.M. Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at his home.
Jerry was born in Melber, Kentucky on November 29, 1944 to Woodrow and Dorothy Kirby. He was a graduate of Lowes High School and loved his church , Faith Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a longtime member. He enjoyed fishing, working puzzles and was an enthusiastic video gamer. He retired from the Maintenance Department of Reidland High School. Jerry will be remembered as a loving husband, dad and papaw.
Mr. Kirby is survived by his wife of 43 years, Bobbie Kirby; his daughters, Peggy Setinsek (Scott), of Paducah, and Melissa Spees (Brandon), of Milan, Tennessee; his sister, Kay Carson (Gary), of Paducah; his grandchildren, Philip Willett, Jr., Gregory Willett (Katy), Scott Setinsek II, and James Estes.
Mr. Kirby was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow Kirby and Dorothy Young Kirby.
Funeral services are scheduled for 12:00 P.M. Friday, May 29, 2020 at the Lone Oak Chapel of Milner & Orr Funeral Home with Pastor Harold Draper officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2020 at the Lone Oak Chapel.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to: Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 330 Massac Church Rd. Paducah, KY 42001.
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