Mr. Russell Joe Kirby

Mr. Russell Joe Kirby age 59, of Lansing, NC died Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Kirby was born June 25, 1955 in Ashe County to Bryan and Rose Cox Kirby. Mr. Kirby was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Helton United Methodist Church by Rev. Tommy McClure. Burial will follow in Helton Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Helton United Methodist Church.

Mr. Kirby is survived by: Brother, Roald (Ellie) Kirby of Trout Dale, VA, Sister, Helen (Larry) Whited of Richlands, VA, Aunt, Eleanor Jo Cox of Whitetop, VA also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Helton Methodist Church c/o Jeff Davis, 550 Bear Run Rd., Lansing, NC 28643.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Kirby's arrangements.

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