Johnny Ray Kirkwood
Graveside services with military honors for Johnny Ray Kirkwood, 62 of Athens are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at LaRue Cemetery with Gary Bowman officiating. Cooper Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of the arrangements.
He passed away Friday morning, Dec. 17, 2004, in Athens.
Mr. Kirkwood was born on Oct. 23, 1942, in Athens and lived most of his life in Henderson County. He served his country in the U.S Army during the Vietnam War.
After his military service he returned to Henderson County and worked as a master plumber and master electrician for several companies. His most recent employment was as a maintenance supervisor with Henderson County.
His family was the center of his attention and especially his grandchildren who affectionately knew him as "Pipaw." He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing horseshoes and washers. He also enjoyed cooking and was known for his preparation of barbecue ribs and homemade dressing.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Riley Kirkwood; stepfather, Mann Boyd; father-in-law, Sam Rhoden; and a brother, Homer Kirkwood.
Mr. Kirkwood is survived by his wife, Dottie Kirkwood of Athens; sons and daughters-in-law, Darren and Cheree Kirkwood of Wills Point, Zabe Truesdell of Austin and Danny and Shea Kirkwood of Arlington; daughters and sons-in-law, Melanie and Chris Bettencourt of Athens and Misty and Kevin Bowman of LaRue; mother, Lou Ella Boyd of Athens; mother-in-law, Louise Rhoden of LaRue; a brother, Larry Boyd of Greenville; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Pat and Larry Baker of Athens, Bob and Val Rhoden of Ong, Neb., and Chuck and Bettie Wyatt of Kalispell, Mont.; grandchildren, Allie Kirkwood of Athens, Bryce and Brady Bowman of LaRue, Adison and Riley Kirkwood of Wills Point and Peyton and Kelsey Bettencourt of Athens.
Pallbearers include Jamie Holt, Greg Holt, Roy Wyatt, Mark Watson, Robert Till and Randy Skiles.
Cooper Funeral Home visitation hours are from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. The family will receive condolences on Sunday at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m.
Johnny Ray Kirkwood
Graveside services with military honors for Johnny Ray Kirkwood, 62 of Athens are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at LaRue Cemetery with Gary Bowman officiating. Cooper Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of the arrangements.
He passed away Friday morning, Dec. 17, 2004, in Athens.
Mr. Kirkwood was born on Oct. 23, 1942, in Athens and lived most of his life in Henderson County. He served his country in the U.S Army during the Vietnam War.
After his military service he returned to Henderson County and worked as a master plumber and master electrician for several companies. His most recent employment was as a maintenance supervisor with Henderson County.
His family was the center of his attention and especially his grandchildren who affectionately knew him as "Pipaw." He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing horseshoes and washers. He also enjoyed cooking and was known for his preparation of barbecue ribs and homemade dressing.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Riley Kirkwood; stepfather, Mann Boyd; father-in-law, Sam Rhoden; and a brother, Homer Kirkwood.
Mr. Kirkwood is survived by his wife, Dottie Kirkwood of Athens; sons and daughters-in-law, Darren and Cheree Kirkwood of Wills Point, Zabe Truesdell of Austin and Danny and Shea Kirkwood of Arlington; daughters and sons-in-law, Melanie and Chris Bettencourt of Athens and Misty and Kevin Bowman of LaRue; mother, Lou Ella Boyd of Athens; mother-in-law, Louise Rhoden of LaRue; a brother, Larry Boyd of Greenville; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Pat and Larry Baker of Athens, Bob and Val Rhoden of Ong, Neb., and Chuck and Bettie Wyatt of Kalispell, Mont.; grandchildren, Allie Kirkwood of Athens, Bryce and Brady Bowman of LaRue, Adison and Riley Kirkwood of Wills Point and Peyton and Kelsey Bettencourt of Athens.
Pallbearers include Jamie Holt, Greg Holt, Roy Wyatt, Mark Watson, Robert Till and Randy Skiles.
Cooper Funeral Home visitation hours are from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. The family will receive condolences on Sunday at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m.
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