Jul 6, 2020

James F. Kirby Sr., 92, of Lake Helen, Fla., formerly of Waynesburg, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, May 31, 2020. James was born July 6, 1927, in Hemphill, W.Va., a son of the late John Edward Kirby Sr. and Nora Lee Keith Kirby.

He was married to Viola Eileen (Evans), Helen Curfman, and Ida Pauline (Stephenson). He was a proud World War II United States Marine Corps veteran. Later, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He went on to serve the remainder of his military career in the Pennsylvanian Army National Guard, serving as 1st sergeant of the Waynesburg Command, and retired from military service with the Pennsylvania Air Force Reserves. In civilian life, Jim was a retired United Mine Workers of America coal miner. He was a member and former officer of the American Legion Post #330, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4793. He was a longtime supporter of the Tri-County Leatherneck Toys for Tots and many other veteran’s causes throughout the years. He was also a dedicated volunteer at Volusia Pines Elementary School in Lake Helen, Fla., where he also served on the zoning board.

Deceased, in addition to his parents, are wives Eileen and Pauline; brothers John and Mark; sister Lucy; son James Jr.; daughter Mary Victoria; and grandson Beau Alan Kirby.

He is survived by a brother, Alfred; his children, Tim (Lisa) Kirby of Washington, Dennis (Barbara) Kirby of Waynesburg, Keith (Kelly) Kirby of Morgantown, Kevin of Waynesburg, Todd (Kathy) of Manassas, Va., and Troy (Barbara) of Wadestown, W.Va.; adopted daughter, Cassie Kirby, with whom he made his home; three stepchildren, Brent Curfman of Wadestown, Randy Curfman of Waynesburg, and Tammy Jones of Port Orange, Fla.; 25 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; he was a favorite uncle to many nieces and nephews, including Alicia and husband Christopher Jones, with whom he made his Pennsylvania summer home.

Funeral services and a celebration of life for James will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, at Rosemont Cemetery in Rogersville, with Pastor Richard Berkey officiating. Graveside military honors will be accorded by representatives of the U.S. Marines and Greene County Veterans. In lieu of flowers, cards and notes sharing a memory may be sent to the Kirby Family at 340 Sherman Avenue, Waynesburg, PA 15370. Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc., Daryl L. Throckmorton, owner/director, 197 N. Maiden Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370, have been entrusted with his arrangements.

Information is at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.