In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother and three sisters.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 58 years Brenda Kirkland, his three sisters, and one brother.
John was an Air Force veteran. He was a member of Clarks Chapel Baptist Church for many decades. He will be remembered for his smile and his love of family and friends and his church.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, September 5th, 2024 at 11:00 AM in the chapel at Pendry's Lenoir Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Dale Payne. There will be a private entombment at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Lenoir.
Pallbearers will be Mike Maynard, Tom Maynard, Eric Jenkins, Richard Andrews, Jonathan Pritchard, and Derrick Dollar.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Clarks Chapel Baptist Church, 3212 Clarks Chapel Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645.
Pendry's Lenoir Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. John Henry Kirkland, Jr.
