Jim Kirby

Jimmie Lee “Jim” Kirby, 80, of Union City passed away 5:10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City.
Graveside services were conducted 1 p.m. Monday at Zion Cemetery near El-bridge. Dr. Melvin Poe officiated.
Pallbearers were family and friends.
Visitation was held at Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home from 11 a.m. until noon Monday.
Mr. Kirby was born Jan. 25, 1941, in Corning, Ark., son of the late Luther “Doc” and Ethel (Johnson) Kirby. He married Patsy Lou “Pat” (Burden) Kirby May 5, 1979. She survives. He was a salesman for the former Homestead and Otasco. Mr. Kirby was also a member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he was an usher and member of the J.T. Jones Sunday School Class.
Mr. Kirby, known as Gramps and granddaddy to his grandchildren and great-grands, was a gentle spirit with a deep love for his family. He was loved by many and will be truly missed.
He is also survived by three daughters, Tonta Mauter (Barry) of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Sonya Burks (B.J.) of Roellen and Vanessa Akins (Brad) of Bogart, Ga.; one son, Bradley John Skaret (Kathy) of Panama City Beach, Fla.; six grandchildren, Rebecca Harris of Union City, Page Holifield (Michael) of Hartselle, Ala., Kaity Spangler (Daryll) of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Casey Horton (Caleb) of Bogart, Lainey Cosentino (Trey) of Carlisle, Iowa, and Chase Miller of Bogart; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Jean Kirby; one sister, Alma Jean Moore; and one brother, Don Kirby.
To leave messages of condolence for the family, visit the funeral home website at www.emfuneralhome.com.

Published 10.19.21