James H. “Jim” Kirby aka “Poppy”, age 94 of Jamestown, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at his home.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00 am at the Roanoke Church. Burial will follow in the Taylor Place Cemetery with Military Honors at graveside provided by American Legion Post 137.

The family will receive friends on Friday, December 27, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Roanoke Church.

Jim is survived by his:
Children, Jim Kirby, Jr.
Lesley Holt and husband Terry
Lisa Johnson and husband J.J.
Scott Kirby, Sr. and wife Alice
12 Grandchildren, Kasey Campbell and husband Michael
Jay Holt and wife Jessica
Scott Kirby Jr. and wife Bobbie Jo
Abbi Dunford and husband Micah
Hannah Dixon and husband John
Miah Elmore and husband Justin
Robert Kirby and wife Crystal
Kelsey Bo Hamby and husband Cody
Logan Kirby and wife Jessica
Missi Testa and husband Joe
Jenna Kirby
Austin Johnson
20 Great Grandchildren, Leo, Brooklyn, Kaitlyn, Annabeth, Samuel, Andrew, Hailey, Hannah, Eli, Jara, Sidney, Mallie, Penelope, Calvin, Tucker, Krew, Jacob, Tyler, Jase and Kyla
4 Great-Great Grandchildren, Alivia, Spencer, Oakleigh and Anaiah
Sister, Martha Fort
A host of nieces, nephews, other family, church family and friends

He is preceded in death by his:
Wife, Wilma Jean (Ward) Kirby
Father, Lester Lee Kirby
Mother, Clara Belle (Pace) Kirby
Son, Douglas Ward Kirby
Sister, Rose Whittenburg

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to The Gideons, FCECEF, Roanoke Church Building Fund or Cumberland GAP and they can be left at Jennings Funeral Home.

Jennings Funeral Home of Jamestown is in charge of services for James H. “Jim” Kirby aka “Poppy” of Jamestown.