OBITUARY

NAME: Billy Wayne Kirby, age 78,  born and raised in  Wapanucka, OK resident. After his career took off, taking him to several states, before returning to Wapanucka to retire.

BORN: He was born on Monday, January 29, 1940, to Foch and Opal (Jennings) Kirby, at Wapanucka, OK.

PASSED AWAY: Billy passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Coalgate, OK.

AGE:  78 years, 1 month and 7 days.

EDUCATION: He graduated from Wapanucka High School and received a Bachelors and Masters of Agriculture Science at Oklahoma State University.

OCCUPATION: Billy was an Area Manager at Western Agriculture Research Center and worked for Chevron and Valent Chemical Companies.

MARRIED: He married Martha "Nancy " (Lovelace) on Saturday, January 27th, 1962 at Wards Chapel, OK. They had 56 wonderful years together.

CHURCH AFFILIATION, HOBBIES AND OTHER AFFILIATIONS: Billy was a member of Centrahoma Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, avid outdoorsman, and OSU sports. He loved spending time with family and ranching.

SURVIVED BY
WIFE:  Nancy Kirby of the home in Wapanucka, OK
DAUGHTER: Dr. Dana Kirby of Keller, TX
SISTERS-IN-LAW: Laura Coppedge and husband Raymond of Oklahoma City, OK
Carol Moseley and husband Waylan of Sterling, VA
NEPHEWS:  Dr. Mike Lovelace and wife Christy of Lubbock, TX
Sam Lovelace and wife Becky of Yukon, OK
Paul Moseley and wife Ana of Seattle, WA
NIECES:  Tina Nunn and husband Rody of Moore, OK
Lisa Hollaway of Oklahoma City, OK
Janet Pasielski and husband Chris of Lovettsville, VA

Also survived by other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY
PARENTS:   Foch and Opal (Jennings) Kirby
BROTHER-IN-LAW:  Sammy Lovelace
MOTHER & FATHER-IN-LAWS: Nita and Arch Lovelace
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DATE OF SERVICES:  2:00 PM Saturday, March 10th, 2018
PLACE OF SERVICES:  Wards Chapel Baptist Church, Atoka, Oklahoma
OFFICIATING:  Bro. Tom Hargrave & Bro. Bob Graham
INTERMENT:  Wards Chapel Cemetery, Atoka, Oklahoma
CASKETBEARERS:
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS:  Mark Davis, Dr. Bob Kincade, Tommy Jemison

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