Jessie Kirkland
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Jessie Kirkland

  • February 10, 1934 - April 18, 2012
  • Ward, Arkansas
  • UAMS Arkansas Cancer Research Center
    4301 W. Markham St.
    Little Rock, AR 72205
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“To a dear friend that has done a great work at Southern Christian Home in Morrilton, AR while I was just a teenager. I will never forget this man as...Read More » ”
1 of 10 | Posted by: Eddy Jones - Macon, AR

“Rudy and Rhonda, I love you and I am praying for you and your family. ”
2 of 10 | Posted by: Donna Harmon - Vilonia, AR

“R.I.P. Jesse , You fought the good fight. Buddy Boyd and Myself thought a lot of Jean and Jesse. ”
3 of 10 | Posted by: Valla Wilson Boyd - Vilonia, AR

“have lots of memories of Uncle Jessie. I lived with the family for a while when i was small. He was a GREAT man. my Nickname from Uncle Jessie is Pat...Read More » ”
4 of 10 | Posted by: Pat Taylor/Oaklry - Jacksonville, AR

“Becky, I'm so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family. ”
5 of 10 | Posted by: Marsha Eggburn - AR

“Becky, I just want you and your family to know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything just let me know. ”
6 of 10 | Posted by: Jo Ann Baggett - Sheridan, AR

“I will pray for you Becky in this time of loss. You are one of the nicest people i know..God Bless you ”
7 of 10 | Posted by: Russ Anglin - sheridan, AR

“Kirkland Family, We are deeply saddened to hear of sweet Mr Kirkland's passing. Please know that we share in your sorrow, and our thoughts and...Read More » ”
8 of 10 | Posted by: CartiNlr - Nlr, AR

“Jean, Ronnie, Becky, my sincere sympathy to you all at this sad time. May God bless and comfort all of in the days to come. Love in Christ, Anne ”
9 of 10 | Posted by: Anne Holeman - Jacksonville, AR

“You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this very hard time. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know. Love and Prayers ...Read More » ”
10 of 10 | Posted by: Lindsey Dale Woodham - El Paso, AR


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Jessie M. Kirkland, 78, of Ward, Arkansas, passed away April 18, 2012 after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born in El Paso, Arkansas to Troy and Allie Kirkland. He was a faithful member of the Southside Church of Christ and a retired building contractor.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bobby Kirkland; and sister, Troy Lee Moore.
Jessie is survived by his wife of sixty years, Jean Taylor Kirkland; son, Ronnie Kirkland and wife, Marcia; daughter, Becky Copeland; brother, William Kirkland; sister, Lou Riley; four grandchildren, Rhonda Cantu and husband, Rudy, Josh Copeland, Kimberly Crutchfield, Rodney Kirkland and fiancée Tommi Ann Wheeler; three great-grandchildren who were the joy of his life and who loved their Papa, Alex Cantu, Gabe Cantu and Copeland Crutchfield; dear friends of forty years, Bill and Betty Russell; nieces and nephews; and many special friends through the years.
Special thanks from the family go to Dr. Mahzer, Dr. Bucalo and the oncology nurses from Arkansas Oncology; surgeons Dr. Shaw and Dr. Quereshi; nursing staff for Room 216 at Baptist Springhill; and nurses from Arkansas Hospice.
Memorials may be made to UAMS, Arkansas Cancer Research Center, 4301 W. Markham St., Little Rock, AR 72205.
Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2012, at Southside Church of Christ, Cabot, with burial in Blasingame Cemetery.