Thomas Lynn Kirkland Sr.'s Obituary
Thomas Lynn Kirkland Sr., 71, of Decatur, passed away January 31, 2022 in his home.
Thomas was born in Decatur on April 30, 1950, the son of John and C. Eileen (Fisher) Kirkland. He married Teresa Finch on December 2, 1968 in Decatur. He retired from Firestone Tire Plant in 2001. Thomas was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Miami Dolphins. He loved spending time with his family, especially his beloved grandchildren.
Thomas is survived by his wife Teresa; children Karla (Chet) Koester of Swansea, Kelly (Mike) Gentry of Decatur, and Tommy (Heather) Kirkland Jr. of Decatur; siblings Bruce Kirkland, Russell Kirkland, and Vickie Kincaid; grandchildren Rachel (Adam), Jason, Abigail, Dwayne (Miranda), Mikayla, and Brock; great-grandchildren Cameron, Casey, and Noah. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Gwen Crawford and Robert Kirkland.
A visitation for Thomas will be held from 5pm to 7pm on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Cremation services will be provided by Graceland Fairlawn at a later date. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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