Steve Kirby, 54, lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at a local healthcare facility.
He was born January 21, 1967 to Brad and Kitty Kirby.
Steve was a member of the 1985 Class of Bradley Central High School and was of the Baptist Faith; he was a member of Waterville Baptist Church. His high school sweetheart, Paula, was the love of his life; his girls were his pride and joy, and he loved his grandbabies dearly. His world was his family and he loved any time spent with them working on the farm or going on their many adventures. He was the best husband, dad and papaw, and will be dearly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Brad Kirby and Kitty Miller; brother, Scott Kirby; father- and mother-in-law, Thomas and Ann Beavers; and brother-in-law, David Beavers.
Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Paula Kirby; daughters, Kiersten Hill (Mark), Kallan Morrow (Taylor) and Lucie Kirby (Matthew Book); grandchildren, Ada and Hunter Hill and a granddaughter on the way, Stevie Quinn Morrow; sister, Susie Burnett; nieces and nephews, Festus Burnett, Kacy Brewer, Alison Lee, Travis Fain, Heather Beavers, Brandy Maddux and Nathan Perry; step-father and his wife, Ted and Susan Miller; and sisters-in-law; Darlene Reece (Jr.) and Carol Perry (Norman).
The family will receive friends at Waterville Baptist Church, 4555 Dalton Pike, Cleveland, Tn. 37323 on Sunday, Dec. 5 from 1-3:30 p.m. The graveside service and internment will immediately follow at the family farm, with the Rev. Joe Brooks officiating. All friends and family are encouraged to come to the farm. Mark Hill, Taylor Morrow, Mike Hill, Brian Couch, Norman Perry, Brad Devaney, Charlie Williams and Matt Book will serve as Pallbearers. The family requests that masks be worn throughout the services.
Share your expressions of condolences by visiting his memorial webpage at www.companionfunerals.com.
The Cody Family and Companion Funeral Home are honored to assist the Kirby family with these arrangements.