On Saturday, October 26, 2019, Robert “Bob” Edward Kirkland, loving Dad of five girls, Papa to many grandchildren, Great Papa to his great grandchildren, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 82.
Robert was born on June 30, 1937 in Jacksonville, Florida to Reverend and Mrs. Earl C. Kirkland. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Earl, and his mother, Addie Lee. Also preceding him were wife, Dianne, wife Diane, brother, Charles Kirkland, brother-in-law, William Tipton, son-in-law, Jimmy McGlamry, and great grandson Ian McGlamry. He is survived by his five girls, Pattie (Andy) Cumbie, Debbie (Daniel) George, Cheryl (John) Pastore, Brenda (Joe) Barnes, Linda (Cecil Talbert) McGlamry, sisters, Barbara Tipton, Nancy (Tommy Joe) Wilson, sister-in-law, Jeanette Kirkland, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins.
Robert’s life was full of family for him to love, and he did with absolute abundance. Robert didn’t know a stranger and lived life to the fullest.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Lane Avenue Church of God, LaneAvenueCOG.com