James Edward Kirk

Mr. James Edward Kirk, age 80 of Wilkinson Road, Toccoa passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville.

A son of the late George Rufus Kirk and Monteen Carroll Kirk, he was born December 28, 1942 in Franklin County, Georgia having lived most of his life in Stephens County.  He was retired from Patterson Pump with 32 years of service.  He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.  His hobbies included pinewood derby cars, woodworking, rebuilding cars and gardening.  He was always willing to lend a hand.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Rufus Kirk.

Survivors include his wife of the home, Betty Blakely Kirk; sons and daughter-in-law, Tim Kirk of Carnesville and Bruce and Billi Kirk of Toccoa; brother, Clarence Kirk of Toccoa; grandson, Caleb Kirk of Toccoa.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 4 o’clock p.m. in the Hillcrest Chapel of the Acree-Davis Funeral Home with The Reverend Jewell Gaines officiating. 

The family will receive friends at the Acree-Davis Funeral Home on Wednesday, 3 p.m. until 4 p.m.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.acree-davisfh.com.

Interment will be in the Currahee Baptist Church Cemetery with the Acree-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory in charge of the arrangements for Mr. James Edward Kirk.