Jack R. Kirkland, 70, of Lawson, MO passed away October 25, 2015. Jack was born March 14, 1945 in Dawt, MO to Charles and Chloe (Watts) Kirkland. He was a veteran of Vietnam War where served as a Chief Construction Engineer in the 554th Engineer Battalion. Jack worked as a draftsman and shop foreman at Builders Steel, Worked for a Foundry Equipment company as Shop Foreman and an Auctioneer for 43 years. He was a member of the Lawson VFW 6278 and McMurry United Methodist Church. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Joyce Herbold Kirkland; brothers Dale, Charles, Jr and Tome Kirkland. Survivors include wife Barbara (Sitter) Carroll-Kirkland and his beloved Yorkie, Molly of the home. Brother Bob (Cindy) and Kenny (Mary Ruth) Kirkland; sister in laws Nancy and Joyce Kirkland; brother in law Leslie Hicks and numerous nieces and nephews. Service 1:00pm Thursday White Chapel Funeral Home. Interment Lawson Cemetery Lawson, MO. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials McMurry United Methodist Church or NorthCare Hospice.
