Bobby Kirby

Bobby Ray Kirby, 74, of Concord, passed away Friday, May 13, 2010, in Carolinas Medical Center – Northeast, Concord, NC. Mr. Kirby was born October 26, 1936, in Cabarrus County. He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel F. Kirby, and mother, Retha R. Kirby. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and a member of West Concord Baptist Church. The family will receive friends beginning at 3:30, Monday, May 16, at West Concord Baptist Church. The memorial service will begin at 5:00. Rev. Michael Farley will officiate. Survivors include his wife, Frances Green Kirby, of the home; son, Michael R. Kirby and wife, Christine; brother, George F. Kirby and wife, Phyllis Jean, of Belmont, NC; sister, Betty Bennick and husband, Paul, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC; grandchildren, Seth and Bailey; and nieces and nephews. Mr. Kirby served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher and on various other committees at his church. He was a member of Jackson Park Lions Club, awarded District 31-E White Cane Award for 2008-2009, and the Melvin Jones Fellow Award in 2004-2005. Bobby was a man who loved his God first, his family, and his friends. Memorials may be made to West Concord Church Building Fund, 225 Warren C. Coleman Boulevard, Concord, NC 28027 or the N. C. Lions Foundation, P. O. Box 39, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the CMC Northeast Intermediate Care Staff. Hartsell Funeral Home, Concord, is serving the Kirby family. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com.