BORN

1924

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Pine Crest Funeral Home and Cemetery

1939 DAUPHIN ISLAND PKWY

Mobile, Alabama

Wesley Kirkland Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 8, 2017.

Wesley Roland Kirkland, born August 8, 1924 in Birmingham, AL., died August 7, 2017 at the age 92. He served in the US Navy during World War II and was a member of Christ Fellowship Baptist Church.



Preceded in death by wife, Yvonne (Bonnie) Kirkland. Survivors include his daughter Georgia (Marvin), Wilson, sisters in law Euna Ellicott and Billie Roper. Five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.



Serving as Pallbearers are Steve Pugh, Ike Pugh, Glenn Jones, Mickey Smith, Wayne Jacobs and Hempstead. Honorary Pallbearers Larry Smith and Mark Roper.



The family will receive friends on Friday, August 11, 2017 from 10:00 am until time of Funeral Service at 11:00am at Pine Crest Funeral Home, 1939 Dauphin Island Parkway, Mobile, AL. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Women’s Resource Center, 308 Sage Ave., Mobile. AL. 36606

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