He was born December 30, 1946 in St. Joseph, Missouri to William and Helen Kirk. William had two sisters, Sallie and Alice. He was the fifth William Kirk to be born in the family lineage and they all assumed the maiden name of their mother as their middle name with the exception of the first William Kirk. The family lived in Plattsburg, Missouri on the Kirk family farm. He graduated from Plattsburg High School in 1964 and then went on to Platte Business College in St. Joseph, Missouri. This is where William met his soul mate and partner for life, Carolyn Spencer.
They dated for two years and then got married on June 1, 1968. William and Carolyn moved to the suburbs of Kansas City, Missouri soon after their wedding and would continue to live there for thirty-three years until they both retired. He was a purchasing manager at Clarkson Power Flow for 28 years and then finished his working years with Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.
William had a love for all sports, but he especially loved the game of golf. He met many friends throughout his years and was always considered a gentleman to whoever had the pleasure of meeting him.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; son, William Spencer; and two grandchildren, William Giuliano and Claire, who gave him great joy in his later years.
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