Wilbert Eugene Kirk

Mr. Wilbert Kirk, age 86 of Memphis, passed away Friday, May 6, in Memphis, TN.

The husband of Velma Baker Kirk, who survives, he was retired from Memphis Light, Gas and Water, where he had worked for 37+ years, winning a safety award for working 33 years, 4 months and 17 days without a disabling work injury. He was born April 2, 1930 in Hardeman County, son of the late Jesse Edward Kirk and Ora Galloway Kirk. He married Velma Baker on June 27, 1953 and moved to Memphis where they remained. He served in the US Army and enjoyed gardening, being outdoors and working or 'tinkering' with anything. Most of all, he loved going to church and being around his family. Mr. Kirk was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Bartlett.

Survivors include his wife, Velma Baker Kirk of Memphis; a daughter, Vickie Wong (David) of Lakeland, TN; a son, Gary Q. Kirk (Susie) of Knoxville; four brothers, Roy Kirk of Pocahontas, C. W. Kirk (Tommie Sue) of Middleton, Leon Kirk ( Lottie) of Olive Branch, MS and James Kirk (Linda) of Middleton; a sister, Bernice Bass of Middleton; five grandchildren, Michael (Valerie) Wong, Rachel (Peter) Green, Katelyn, Lauren and Grayson Kirk; and two great grandchildren, Brady and Morgan Wong. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Frank Kirk and a sister, Louise Ledford. The family requests memorial donations in Mr. Kirk's name be made to the Gideon's International.