Richard Kyle Kirby age 87 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.
Mr. Kirby was born on April 16, 1931 in Grayson County, Virginia to Edgar Kyle and Rose Ella Wilson Kirby. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children Bertha Kirby; sister Dorothy Kirby and brothers Walter Kirby, Raymond Kirby, Wayne Kirby, Dillard Kirby and Larry Kirby.

He proudly served his country in the US Navy.

He is survived by his wife Marie Lawson Kirby of Galax, Virginia; sons and daughters-in-law Gary and Susie Kirby; Ronnie and Patti Kirby all of Galax, Virginia; Dennis Kirby of Illinois; step-daughter and husband Jeanette and Tommy Mabe of Woodlawn, Virginia;  one granddaughter and  husband Crystal and Tony Riedel of Burlington, North Carolina; three step-grandchildren Jacob Jones, Brandi Burkhart and Jennifer Cockerham;  two great-grandchildren Nathan Kirby and McKenzie Cruz; three step-great-grandchildren Wesley  Landreth  Adriana Cockerham and Cash Burkhart; sister and brother-in-law Jane and Frankie Higgins of Rural Retreat, Virginia;  several nieces and nephews; special family friend Randy Hehmann.

A memorial service will be held Saturday at 2:00 PM in the Coal Creek Community Church with the Rev. Randy Bledsoe; Rev. Jay Fields and Rev. Doug Flemming officiating. Military Rites will be conducted at the church by the Hillsville VFW Post 1115. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00 PM until time for the service at the Coal Creek Community Church. Interment will be private for the family in the  Pleasant Grove Cemetery.