Kenneth Kirk

Hartford-   Kenneth Kirk, 97, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at his home.  He was born in Livia, Ky on May 31, 1923 son of the late Alva and Martine Ward Kirk.

Kenneth was a member and Deacon of Hartford Baptist Church, was a Gideon and a member of UMWA Local 1342.  He worked at Sinclair Surface Mine for Peabody Coal Company.

He was a WWII Veteran of the Army Air Corp/Air Force.  He flew 28 missions over France in a B 24 as a bombardier.

Kenneth is survived by his wife; Shirley Payne Kirk; daughter Rebecca Inez Kirk; 5 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 12:00 Noon Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam with Bro. David Bullock and Bro. Ed Mitchell officiating.  Burial will follow in The Payne Family Cemetery in Greenwood, WV.

Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon Wednesday at the funeral home in Beaver Dam.  The Ohio County Honor Guard will perform last rites before the funeral at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home

The family request that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Gideons or your favorite charity.