Lee Roy Kirkland

Lee Roy Kirkland, age 89, passed away in Andalusia Hospital,

after a brief illness on Friday, September 20, 2024, to rest in the

loving arms of his Lord and Savior. He was preceded in death by

his mother, father, brothers, and sisters and a daughter, Marie Kirkland. He left behind his loving

wife, Mary Kirkland of 27 years, and her children Ronald Adams

(Debra), Judy Bracewell (Alan), Bobby Blackburn, and Janice

Barron, as well as many grandchildren, and great grandchildren

that were devoted to him.

Lee retired from the Army, after two tours in Vietnam and earned

a Purple Heart for his bravery. He also taught ROTC at Auburn

University. He owned and operated an Electrical business,

worked for Amoco, and retired from the Army Corp of Engineers

as a Park Ranger. After retirement, he was a “Host” at Open

Pond Recreation Area. He was fluent in many languages, very

capable in many trades and was always helping anyone in need.

Lee enjoyed traveling, square dancing, watching Gunsmoke, and

spending time with his family, but his favorite past time was

playing Dominoes. He was a member of Lindsey Baptist Church

and will be missed by all who knew him.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Keahey Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Keahey Funeral Home. Pastor Frankie McVay will be officiating. Interment will follow in Stone Lake Gardens with full military honors by the U.S. Army Honor Guard. Keahey Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.