Ronnie Kirby

 Ronnie Lee Kirby 81, of Jackson Mo., former Poplar Bluff resident died Nov. 25, 2021 at his residence.

 He was born on Oct. 22, 1940 in Brookport Illinois to the late Millard DC Kirby and Lee Helen (Davis) Wilson. On Sept. 9,1961 he married Louise Kirby, they enjoyed 60 years of marriage.

 He was a member of the Palace of Praise in Poplar Bluff for 30 years, where he served as an usher. He was truly a believer in God. He lived his life to please his God. He witnessed to as many people to do the same.  To insure their place in Heaven.

 Ronnie enjoyed fishing, wood working, playing with his grand and great-grandchildren.

 Along with his wife he is survived by his children; Richard Allen Kirby and wife Debra, Dale Kirby and Sue Pearson, Dovonna Lynn Slinkard and husband Rocky L, daughter in law; Kim Kirby, his grandchildren; Cody Kirby, Tiffany Emerson and husband Derek, Ricky Kirby Jr.  Felicia Kirby, Marcus Kirby and wife Misty, Matthew Kirby, Corey Gebauer, Sara Strouse and husband Mike, Michael Morris.  Sixteen great-grandchildren also survive.

 Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a son Ronnie Kirby Jr. a granddaughter Paula Kirby, a brother James Edward Kirby.

 Visitation will begin at 12 pm on Tuesday Nov. 30, 2021 at Fowler Sullivan Funeral Home.

 Funeral service will begin at 1 pm in the funeral home chapel.

   He will be laid to rest in the City Cemetery, with Bishop Kent Miller officiating.

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