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WILMONT………………..DATELINE
SHORTY ( JOHN ) KIRKLAND, 47, of the Wilmont Community, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, August 16, 2010 in a Jackson County Hospital. A Native of Swain County, he was the son of the late Charles and Dolly Dover Kirkland. He had been employed as a truck driver. He was a loving father, son, brother, and big paw. He was preceded in death by a brother, General Kirkland and a grandchild, Melanie.
He is survived by 3 Children-
Maria Kirkland of Morganton, NC
Dustin Kirkland of Wilmont
Natasha Kirkland of Bryson City
4 Grandchildren
3 Sisters- Rose Harris of Bryson City
Mary Kirkland of Waynesville
Donna Hardison of Whittier
Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Friday at Bethebara Baptist Church. Rev. Mike Moore will officiate. Burial will be in Wilmont Cemetery.
The body will be taken back to the church at 4:00 p.m. Thursday by Crisp Funeral Home to await the service hour.
A Memorial Tree was planted for Shorty
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Crisp Funeral Home
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