James R Kirk Sr.

James  R.  “Jimmy Mader” Kirk, Sr. 57 of Ashville passed away unexpectedly at home, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022.   He was born on Jan. 14, 1965 in Iaeger, McDowell Co. ,  WV to the late George Conley and Marlene Dietrich (Cline) Kirk.  Jim was a graduate of Teays Valley High School, Class of 1983.  He worked for Best Homes Realty Service for a number of years,  received his a private pilot’s license in 1996, and was a certified scuba diver.  Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Rebecca M. (Brady) Feb. 23, 2022.

Survived by children James ( Courtney ) Kirk Jr., Lindsay Kirk, and Travis Kirk; grandchildren Avacyn and Lorelei Kirk; special great niece Clover; brothers and sister, Timothy “Rodney” Kirk, Terry Kirk, Brian (Diana)Kirk, and Joe (Tammy) Kirk; father-in-law Gary Brady; special nephew Matt Kirk and special niece Caylen Brady; close friend Kelvin Lozier; several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews; his beloved puppies Leah and Luke Delbert.

The family will receive friends on Sat. Nov. 26, 2022 at the Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, 420 W. Main St. Ashville, Ohio from 11:00 A.M. until the time of Service at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Rodney Kirk officiating. Interment will follow in Harrison Township Cemetery, So. Bloomfield. After the service, family will have a gathering at First English Lutheran Church, 94 Long St., Ashville.   In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O.Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675-8517 or woundwarriorproject.org

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