James William Kirkpatrick, 94, of Christopher, passed away on Thursday January 27, 2022 at Franklin Hospital in Benton.
He was born on July 17, 1927 in Christopher to Roy and Cecil (Horton) Kirkpatrick. He married Phyllis (Rowland) Kirkpatrick on December 2, 1951 and she preceded him in death on August 12, 2015.
He is survived by his children Debbie Kretz of Christopher, Mark Kirkpatrick of Jeffersonville, IN and Lisa Kirkpatrick of Grand Rapids, MI; grandchildren Wade Kretz, Kyle (Kim) Kretz, Merideth (Mark) Rodgers and Nick Sheridan; great grandchildren Tyson Kretz, Aiden Kretz, Kaylee Kretz, Jack Kretz, Sam Kretz and Cole Rodgers.
He was a member of the Valier First Baptist Church and was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was also an avid St Louis Cardinals fan and was owner of Kirk’s Pharmacy in Christopher for 68 years.
Graveside services will be on Monday January 31, 2022 at 1:00 PM at the Masonic & IOOF Cemetery in Benton with Rev. Harl Ray Lewis officiating. Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery. Burial will be at the Masonic & IOOF Cemetery in Benton.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Valier First Baptist Church. Envelopes will be available at the Cemetery or can be sent to the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
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