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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Tom Kirkpatrick
Tom
Kirkpatrick
Nov 4, 1935 — Mar 7, 2013
Tom Kirkpatrick's Obituary
TOM KIRKPATRICK
Tom "Pops" Kirkpatrick, 77, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday March 7, 2013.
Tom was born November 4, 1935 in Sesser to Ivan and Geneva Bennett Kirkpatrick.
He was united in marriage to Betty Jo Hale until her passing in 1964.
He later married Flo Davis on July 26, 1969 and she survives.
Tom was a police officer and chief of police in Johnston City for many years. He also was a coal miner for Zeigler Coal Company and then a custodian for the Johnston City school district.
Tom loved to spend time with his family, especially his grand kids. They were his pride and joy.
He is survived by his wife, Flo Kirkpatrick, sons, Tim (Patti) Kirkpatrick, Randy (Glenetta) Kirkpatrick all of Johnston City, and Kevin (Jamie) Davis of Pueblo West Colorado. Grandchildren Kelli Jo (Brock) Babington, Kyle (Erika) Kirkpatrick, and Kris (Jessica) Kirkpatrick all of Johnston City. Great-Grandsons Kaden Koenig, Brady Babington, and Karson Kirkpatrick. Sister, JoAnn Clarke of Desoto and sister-in-law, Frances Kirkpatrick of Mt. Vernon and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Betty, in-laws Ralph and Ida Hale of Christopher, brother Bill Kirkpatrick of Mt. Vernon, sister Iva Jean White and her husband Jr of Sesser, IL, brother-in-law Gene Clarke of DeSoto, sister-in-law Kathleen (Jim) Lewis of Sesser, IL, brother-in-law Si" and Ozella Seagle of Stiritz, brother-in-law William David Seagle,and half-brothers Melvin Ray and Kenneth Kirkpatrick.
Tom was a member of the UMWA, Buccaneers Club, and a 50 year Mason.
The family would like to thank his caretakers Phillip Macier and Susan Padilla.
Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday March 10, 2013 at the Murman & Wilson Funeral Home in Johnston City with Pastor Larry Stevens officiating. Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery of Johnston City. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home with masonic rites at 7:00 P.M. conducted by Lake Creek Masonic Lodge #729 of Johnston City.
Memorials may be made to Williamson County Programs on Aging-Johnston City Meals on Wheels.
Tom "Pops" Kirkpatrick, 77, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday March 7, 2013.
Tom was born November 4, 1935 in Sesser to Ivan and Geneva Bennett Kirkpatrick.
He was united in marriage to Betty Jo Hale until her passing in 1964.
He later married Flo Davis on July 26, 1969 and she survives.
Tom was a police officer and chief of police in Johnston City for many years. He also was a coal miner for Zeigler Coal Company and then a custodian for the Johnston City school district.
Tom loved to spend time with his family, especially his grand kids. They were his pride and joy.
He is survived by his wife, Flo Kirkpatrick, sons, Tim (Patti) Kirkpatrick, Randy (Glenetta) Kirkpatrick all of Johnston City, and Kevin (Jamie) Davis of Pueblo West Colorado. Grandchildren Kelli Jo (Brock) Babington, Kyle (Erika) Kirkpatrick, and Kris (Jessica) Kirkpatrick all of Johnston City. Great-Grandsons Kaden Koenig, Brady Babington, and Karson Kirkpatrick. Sister, JoAnn Clarke of Desoto and sister-in-law, Frances Kirkpatrick of Mt. Vernon and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Betty, in-laws Ralph and Ida Hale of Christopher, brother Bill Kirkpatrick of Mt. Vernon, sister Iva Jean White and her husband Jr of Sesser, IL, brother-in-law Gene Clarke of DeSoto, sister-in-law Kathleen (Jim) Lewis of Sesser, IL, brother-in-law Si" and Ozella Seagle of Stiritz, brother-in-law William David Seagle,and half-brothers Melvin Ray and Kenneth Kirkpatrick.
Tom was a member of the UMWA, Buccaneers Club, and a 50 year Mason.
The family would like to thank his caretakers Phillip Macier and Susan Padilla.
Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday March 10, 2013 at the Murman & Wilson Funeral Home in Johnston City with Pastor Larry Stevens officiating. Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery of Johnston City. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home with masonic rites at 7:00 P.M. conducted by Lake Creek Masonic Lodge #729 of Johnston City.
Memorials may be made to Williamson County Programs on Aging-Johnston City Meals on Wheels.
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