Celebrating the life of
Earl Graham Kirkley
November 30, 1922 - February 23, 2013
Earl Graham Kirkley
Earl Graham Kirkley, 90, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born November 30, 1922 in Savannah, GA to the late Richard Daniel Kirkley and Nora Powell Kirkley. He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Savannah, where he served as a Life Deacon and a Sunday School teacher. Earl attended Armstrong State College and was a CW03 in the Georgia National Guard. He was a Mason, a Shriner, a volunteer with Candler Hospital, a White Bluff Elementary Media volunteer, and a member of Military Order of World Wars. He was Past President of the Chatham Artillery, a WWII Veteran who served on the beaches of Normandy, participated in the Battle of the Bulge, and was awarded the Distinguished Foreign Service Medal. He was also a member of the Military Officers Association of America.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Kirkley, and his sister, Lucille Kirkley.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Florrie Malphrus Kirkley, of Savannah, daughters, Kathryn Kirkley Harper Julius, of Darien, GA, Janet Kirkley King, of Savannah, GA, Sandra Kirkley Albrecht Garry, of Lawrenceville, GA, and Susan Kirkley Sailer Kenneth, of Lawrenceville, GA. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Caroline Elise King, of Decatur, GA, Nicole Christen Albrecht, Michael Graham Albrecht, Samantha Elise Sailer, and Sabrina Lee Sailer, all of Lawrenceville, GA.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at First Baptist Church of Savannah.
Burial will be in Bonaventure Cemetery with military honors.
Remembrances may be made to First Baptist Church of Savannah, 223 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Susie and Sandy, My deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your dad. Prayers of love and comfort to all of you. Love, Libby
- Libby Heuett, Snellville, GA
Sandy, Susie, I am so saddened to hear your dad passed away. I feel as though he was also a father to me. He was always so welcoming and kind and had a wonderful sense of humor. My love to you and all the family, you all are in my prayers. He will be missed.
- Maria Johns Brown, Richmond Hill, GA
I would like to give our condolences to family from The CFII and SILC
- Daphne Brookins, Decatur, GA
KATE: We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss.It is always a sad time when you lose a loved one.
- Gerald M Thompsons, DARIEN, GA
May the Peace of God rest upon you and yours during this time. Phillip and Chiquetta
- Phillip and Chiquetta Thompson, Pooler, GA
Jan, My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
- Quentina Miller-Fields, Savannah, GA
Jan, Donnie and I are thinking of you and your family today, your Memorial family is as well. Love you Kathy and Don Gruver
- Kathy and Don Gruver, Savannah, GA
We were so saddened to learn of the news of Uncle Earl's passing. His sharp wit will be greatly missed by the family. We can rejoice that he is in the arms of God. We will be keeping all of the family in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Marie & Michael
- Marie & Michael Quarberg, Fredericksburg, VA
Dear Aunt Florrie Lee and Family, We were so saddened to hear the news about Uncle Earl. We will have you all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you. Love, Sarah and Vince and Family
- Sarah and Vince Malphrus, , SC
Uncle Earl, I will see you in Heaven someday. I did not see you very much as an adult, but I always had fond thoughts of you. We had good times at family gatherings and family reunions. you always med me laugh. A note to Aunt Florrie Lee and my cousins, I am sending my condolences. I love you all.
- Rebecca Nostrant, Jacksonville, FL
Jan and family, Your dad was a wonderful man that will be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers are will you all. Love, Ashleigh hames
- Ashleigh Hames, Bluffton, SC
Aunt Florrie Lee & Family...Windy and I are praying for each of you that God will help you through this time.
- Debbie Malphrus, Prosperity, SC
Our prayers are with you all. We love you and are thinking about you during these sad time
- Bonnie and Dean Martin, Ruther Glen, VA
Aunt Florrie our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Tommy
- Tommy Malphrus, Boonsboro, MD
Susie and Sandy, My deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your dad. Prayers of love and comfort to all of you. Love, Libby
- Libby Heuett, Snellville, GA
Sandy, Susie, I am so saddened to hear your dad passed away. I feel as though he was also a father to me. He was always so welcoming and kind and had a wonderful sense of humor. My love to you and all the family, you all are in my prayers. He will be missed.
- Maria Johns Brown, Richmond Hill, GA
I would like to give our condolences to family from The CFII and SILC
- Daphne Brookins, Decatur, GA
KATE: We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss.It is always a sad time when you lose a loved one.
- Gerald M Thompsons, DARIEN, GA
May the Peace of God rest upon you and yours during this time. Phillip and Chiquetta
- Phillip and Chiquetta Thompson, Pooler, GA
Jan, My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
- Quentina Miller-Fields, Savannah, GA
Jan, Donnie and I are thinking of you and your family today, your Memorial family is as well. Love you Kathy and Don Gruver
- Kathy and Don Gruver, Savannah, GA
We were so saddened to learn of the news of Uncle Earl's passing. His sharp wit will be greatly missed by the family. We can rejoice that he is in the arms of God. We will be keeping all of the family in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Marie & Michael
- Marie & Michael Quarberg, Fredericksburg, VA
Dear Aunt Florrie Lee and Family, We were so saddened to hear the news about Uncle Earl. We will have you all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you. Love, Sarah and Vince and Family
- Sarah and Vince Malphrus, , SC
Uncle Earl, I will see you in Heaven someday. I did not see you very much as an adult, but I always had fond thoughts of you. We had good times at family gatherings and family reunions. you always med me laugh. A note to Aunt Florrie Lee and my cousins, I am sending my condolences. I love you all.
- Rebecca Nostrant, Jacksonville, FL
Jan and family, Your dad was a wonderful man that will be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers are will you all. Love, Ashleigh hames
- Ashleigh Hames, Bluffton, SC
Aunt Florrie Lee & Family...Windy and I are praying for each of you that God will help you through this time.
- Debbie Malphrus, Prosperity, SC
Our prayers are with you all. We love you and are thinking about you during these sad time
- Bonnie and Dean Martin, Ruther Glen, VA
Aunt Florrie our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Tommy
- Tommy Malphrus, Boonsboro, MD
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
