William Hubert Kirby, Jr.

William H. Kirby, Jr., 77, of Fountain Inn, South Carolina, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, following a month-long hospitalization due to heart disease. A native of Greenville, South Carolina, he was born on April 18, 1947 to the late William H. Kirby, Sr. and Mary Frances Jones Kirby.

He graduated from Wade Hampton High School in 1965 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Clemson University in 1970, and a Master of Engineering degree from the University of South Carolina in 1976. While at Clemson, he was in Army ROTC, a member of Pershing Rifles, and a member of the National Society of Scabbard and Blade. He served in the United States Army for two and a half years, followed by twenty-two and a half years in the Army Reserve. He retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. A registered professional engineer, Bill spent the majority of his career with Southern Bell, Bell South, and the Southern Company, and later worked in private consulting and as the VP of Corporate Development for Aunigma Network Solutions Corp., a telecommunications company.

Bill will be remembered as one who loved his family dearly and who was invariably proud of their talents and accomplishments. A faithful Christian man who loved the Lord and his country, he was always generous and eager to help those in need. We rejoice that Bill is no longer struggling in his physical body, but is healed and at peace with his Lord. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Barbara, his daughter, Anna Ottosen (Corey), and four grandchildren, Linnea, Elin, Anders, and Soren.

A celebration of life service will be held at 12 noon on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Mackey Chapel at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1 Pine Knoll Dr., Greenville, South Carolina 29609, preceded by a visitation from 11:00 to 11:45 AM. Private family entombment at the Serenity Mausoleum will follow the service.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Simpsonville, 3 Hedge St., Simpsonville, South Carolina 29681, or to Piedmont Women’s Center, 1143 Grove Rd., Greenville, South Carolina 29605.