James Ezra Kirk, Jr

Franklin, NC - James Ezra Kirk, Jr., age 85, of Hayesville, NC passed away Saturday, October 15, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, the son of the late James E. Kirk, Sr and Josephine Kness Kirk. He was a WWII Veteran of the US Navy. He was a salesman for chemical industries. Mr. Kirk was a member of the Hayesville First United Methodist Church, a member of the Scottish Rite and a member of Toledo Ft. Industry Lodge # 144. He loved boating and fishing. He was very active in the Chatuge Village Association.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carol Ritzman Kirk; his daughter, Patricia Ann Beumel and her husband, Nicholas of Toledo, OH; his son, James E. Kirk III and his wife, Janice of Swanton, OH and his granddaughter, Amy Katherine Lombarbi and her husband, Jeff of Columbus, OH.

Memorial services will be held Wednesday, October 19 at 11:00AM at the Hayesville First United Methodist Church with Rev. Kirk Hatherly officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10:00 11:00AM, one hour prior to the service at the Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Jim Kirk to Hayesville First United Methodist Church, 989 Hwy 64 Business, Hayesville, NC 28904.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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