William Thomas (Tommy) Kirkland

Franklin, NC - William Thomas (Tommy) Kirkland, age 68, of South Skeenah Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, March 3, 2008 in a Franklin hospital. He as a native of Swain County, the son of the late Pearley and Hattie Woody Kirkland. He was a retired farmer, and a member of Black Mountain Baptist Church.

He is survived by one daughter, Lorri Allen of Clayton, GA , one son, Mark Kirkland of Clayton,GA; two sisters, Alene Hodgins and her husband Clarence of Dewy Rose, Georgia, and Epsie Blaine of Franklin, NC; two brothers, Grady Kirkland and his wife Nell of Franklin, NC; and Jess Kirkland and his wife Bev of Mt. Home, Idaho; three grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by a sister, Gladys Stamey, and a brother Frank Kirkland.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 6th at 3:00pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Robert Dryman officiating. Burial will be at Black Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeff Stamey, Jason Stamey, Jimmy Hodgins, Kenneth Blaine, Johnny Ammons and Clinard Kiser.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00pm, Thursday, one hour prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.MeM.com.