Joe C. Kirby

Joe was born December 4, 1924 in Tyronza, Arkansas to Luther and Ida (Posteun) Kirby. He married Dolores Meyer on December 27, 1946, she passed away October 19, 1996. He later married Wilma Edgar in Paragould, Arkansas and she survives.

He is survived by: Children; Sharon Kirby of Creve Coeur, Linda (Bob) Goodale of Morton, Gloria (Walt) Addis of East Peoria, Larry Kirby of Creve Coeur, Danny Kirby of Groveland, Dale (Dawn) Kirby of Creve Coeur, Calvin Kirby of Pekin, and Scott (Christy) Kirby of Bartonville, 18 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren.

Joe is also preceded in death by his Parents, and 12 siblings.

A funeral service will be held at 10 AM, Tuesday August 5, 2014 at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Fondulac Cemetery.

Memorial donations in honor of Joe may be made to a charity of the donors choice.

Online condolences may be left at www.Remmertfuneralhome.com