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Harley Buck Kirby
Born: 9/25/1937
Died: 2/1/2023
Age: 85
Community: Bradenton FL, formerly of Owosso, MI
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Harley Buck Kirby
Age 85 of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Owosso, passed away February 1, 2023.
The family will receive friends at the Nelson-House funeral home on Friday, February 10, 2023, from 4 pm until 8 pm. Funeral services will be held 11 am Saturday, February 11, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Owosso with Rev. Ray Strawser officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Harley was born September 25, 1937 in Owosso, the son of Rolland and Vera (McKinney) Kirby.
He graduated from Owosso High School and then went on to proudly serve in the United States Navy Submarine Service. After being discharged, Harley then attended Central Michigan University where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Education and a Masters Degree in School Administration.
Harley was a "man of few words but many talents." He was not just a teacher but a role model to the youth. He enjoyed coaching them and being their mentor. Harley worked as a teacher, principal, and superintendent for 30 years until retiring in 1993. In his spare time he also enjoyed traveling, golfing, fishing, or being on the boat. Family was one of the greatest joys in Harley's life. He loved being with his daughters, grandchildren, and great-grands.
He married Patricia (Grow) Kirby in Owosso at the First Baptist Church on March 21, 1959.
Harley is survived by his wife, Patricia Kirby; two daughters, Melanie (Michael) Ross, Stacy (Larry) Trial; grandchildren, Megan (Justin) Schreier, Adam (Frances) Trial, Katie Krause, Luke Trial, and Bryan Ross; great grandchildren, James and Nolan Krause, Theon and Miles Schreier, Roman and Tegan Trial, and several nieces and nephews along with other loving friends and family.
He was predeceased by his father, Rolland Kirby, mother, Vera Kirby, sisters, brother in-laws, brother, sister-in-laws, nieces, and nephews.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association .
Online condolences may be sent to the family at Nelson-House.com. |
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2/10/2023 |
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4:00 PM |
| The family will receive friends at the Nelson-House funeral home on Friday, February 10, 2023, from 4 pm until 8 pm. |
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| Funeral Service |
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2/11/2023 |
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11:00 AM |
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First Baptist Church
114 W. Mason Street
Owosso, MI 48867Get a Map to this location...
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Rev. Ray Strawse |
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