Franklin "Frank" Beverly Kirby

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Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 N. Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
1:00 to 2:00 PM
Service Schedule
Chapel
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 N. Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
2:00 PM
Cemetery
Maplewood Cemetery
Maplewood Road
Harrison, AR  72601
Memorial Contributions
Highland of Harrison Tims
202 Tims
Activity Fund
Harrison, AR  72601


Shriners Hospital for Children
202 Tims
Office of Development
Tampa, FL  33607
Franklin "Frank" Beverly KirbyI am a Veteran.

of Harrison, AR

November 8, 1921 - May 17, 2015

Franklin Beverly Kirby, II, age 93, of Harrison, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015, in Harrison. He was born November 8, 1921, and raised at 611 South Pine Street, Harrison, Arkansas, the son of Dr. Frank Beverly and Goldie (Worthington) Kirby. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Celesta Rena Morris; his brother Joe Kirby; and his sisters, Ruth McCoy and Virginia Nichols.

Frank was a lifelong resident of Boone County, AR. He was a graduate of Harrison High School and the University of Arkansas. He was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran of World War II, and was awarded two Purple hearts. After returning from the Pacific, Frank bought a farm and began working with the U.S. Postal Service where he retired after 32 years. Then in 1988, he began a second career as owner and proprietor of Main Street Family Recreation. Frank was a devoted fan of the Goblins and Razorbacks. He enjoyed playing Dominos, raising cattle, visiting with family and friends; and pestering his grandkids.

Frank is survived by his wife, Betty Francine (Criner) Kirby; his sons and daughters-in-law, Franklin B. Kirby, III, Aaron and Ligia Brunson, and Darro and Cindy Brunson; his son-in-law, Ron Morris; eight grandsons, Will Smith, A. J. Brunson, Josh Brunson, Rodney Smith, Matthew Brunson, Joshua Brunson, Michael Brunson and Andrew Brunson; one granddaughter, Isabella Francine Brunson; eight great-grandsons, Easton Smith, Gavin Smith, Lawson Tate Smith, Brandon Brunson, Kaden Brunson, Levi Brunson, Sevhan Brunson and Sebastihon Brunson; and a host of other family.


Funeral service was Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with Bro. Elmer Griever officiating. Visitation was an hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery with military honors.

Pallbearers were Ron Morris, Will Smith, Rodney Smith, Joey Criner, A. J. Brunson, Darren Criner , Jamey Criner and G. B. Hicks

Honorary pallbearers were Shane Flud, Tommy Flud, The Highland of Harrison Tims staff and Dr. Charles Klepper.


Memorials may be made to Highland of Harrison Tims Activity Fund, 202 Tims, Harrison, AR 72601 or Shriners Hospital for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.

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Ginny Nickels
Farmington, NM
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Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Thinking of all of you. I wish I could be there to see everyone. I think fondly upon my time with Uncle Bev. With love, Ginny

Mike McCoy
Harrison, AR
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Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Love ya' --- Bevie -