Joseph “Joe” Clinton Kirk, Jr.

For Our Big Brother

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You showed us a lot of things.

We learned a lot we didn’t know, But you forgot to teach us one last thing How to let you go.

We know you didn’t mean to leave us; Sometimes we have no choice.

We miss being your younger sibling, Hearing our names called by your voice.

We wish we got to say “We Love You” Before you were given to the sky.

If God could grant us one last wish, We’d ask to say “Goodbye.”

You always meant a lot to us.

We could never love you less, We know it’s true when they say, “He only takes the best.”

I Cherish The Time...

I cherish the time...

Life with you has been great, I cherish the time...

Traveling the highways on numerous trips, I cherish the time...

Arguing with you over absolutely nothing, haha I cherish the time...

Receiving life lessons daily whether I wanted to or not I cherish the time...

Going shopping for clothes and numerous restaurants we patroned together, I cherish the time...

Our daily 10 am phone calls, just to say hello and talk about each other and/or the family, I cherish the time...

Mostly I will miss all you have done with me and for me in life as a child and as an adult, I cherish the time...

Lastly, I will never forget my father, dad and my friend I love you, Daddy, I cherish the time and love and the life we’ve shared together.

Andre’

~Expressions of Gratitude ~

We, the family of Joseph Clinton Kirk, Jr., sincerely thank relatives, friends, church members, and everyone for your prayers, cards, visits, and acts of kindness during this time.

~Honorary Pallbearers ~

Dennis Andre Kirk Antonio Hudson Jerome Washington

Stanley Gunn Odell Nickerberry, Jr. Michael Bowles

~Active Pallbearers ~

Carl Johnson Ricky Tate Olori Ajamu

Anthony Bowles Carl Woodard Jesse Carey

~Committal Rites & Entombment ~ Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery 5668 Poplar Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38119

~Repast ~

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Saturday, April 27, 2019 12:00 P.M.

Olivet Fellowship Baptist Church

Joseph “Joe” Clinton Kirk, Jr.

was born in Memphis, Tennessee on September 14, 1938, to the late Joseph Clinton Kirk, Sr. and Elizabeth Kirk Washington.

4450 Knight Arnold Rd. • Memphis, Tennessee 38118

Joseph was a proud 1957 graduate of Manassas High School, where he firmly believed in the saying, “There are no limitations as to what can be accomplished by alert and willing hands.” Joseph remained an active Manassas Tiger, where he was later recognized for his outstanding service. After high school, Joseph joined the United States Navy.

Officiating

Scripture Readings:

Old Testament...............................................Reverend Curtis Kittrell

New Testament..................................................Minister Brian Fuller Prayer.........................................................................Reverend Rose Conard

Expressions:

(Respectfully, 3 Minutes Please)

Friends & Family

Selection..............................................................................................Choir Resolution..................................................................................Church Clerk

Joseph had an extreme passion for driving trucks. For over twenty years, he was able to carry out his passion for trucking while working as a supervisor for the United Parcel Service (UPS). Following retirement, he taught at the Tennessee Technology Center in Memphis, Tennessee for 8 years.

He leaves to cherish his memory; two sons, Dennis Andre Kirk and Clinton Michael Bowles (Vernice); five grandchildren, Denisecia La’Shea Kirk, Barbara Alexis Thompson, Clinton Bowles, Ronald Bowles, and Kendra Bowles; two brothers, Odell Nickerberry, Jr. and Jerome Washington; four sisters, JoAnn Jefferson, Jacqui Jones, Brenda Nickerberry, and Regina Washington; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

Pastor

Pastor Kenya Gray

Processional...................................................................................Soft Music

On June 10, 1973, Joseph married Barbara Joyce McMoore in Memphis, Tennessee. They both accepted Christ and joined Olivet Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of Kenneth T. Whalum, Sr. He was a devoted member willing to go over and beyond for his church. Joseph served as Deacon Emeritus, Trustee, Shepherd of The Pearls Discovery Class, bus driver for church trips/outings, an active member of the PALMS and September Birthmonth Tribe (Issachar) Ministries, and a faithful financial contributor to the Church.

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Clinton Kirk, Sr. and Elizabeth Kirk Washington; wife, Barbara Joyce McMoore Kirk; and daughter, Kimberly Yvette Kirk.

Dr. Eugene Gibson

Acknowledgements..................................................................Denisecia Kirk

Obituary

Soft Music – Read Silently

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herished Memories

Words of Comfort.........................................................Pastor Eugene Gibson Solo.......................................................................Deborah Manning Thomas Eulogy..........................................................................Pastor Zedric Clayton Recessional