Donald Deal Kirby, Sr., 85, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his residence following a period of declining health.

Donald was born the eighth of ten children, on January 7, 1940, in Caldwell County, to the late Horace P. Kirby, Sr. and Esther Deal Kirby. He worked in the warehouse at Focus Leather and was a dedicated lifelong member of Dudley Shoals Baptist Church in Granite Falls.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, H.P. Kirby, Lindsey Kirby, Max Kirby, Tommy Kirby; and his sisters, Bernice Starnes, Hallie Hefner, Martha Langley and Sarah Corne; and two grandsons, William Donald and Andrew Alvin Adams.

Donald is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Sarah Hubbard Kirby of the home; his son, Donald Kirby, Jr. and wife Angie; and daughter, Kelly Adams and husband Tony; and granddaughters, Ellie Adams and Hope Kirby; and a sister, Susie Barlowe; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, March 14, 2025, at Dudley Shoals Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Kyle Lloyd officiating.

The family will greet friends on Friday, March 14, 2025, in the Life Center at Dudley Shoals Baptist Church, following the graveside service.

A special thank you to the Specials Department at Frye Regional Medical Center and the staff of Amorem Hospice in Hudson.

Memorial contributions may be made to Amorem Hospice, 902 Kirkwood Ave. Lenoir, NC 28645 or Dudley Shoals Baptist Church, 1882 Dudley Shoals Rd. Granite Falls, NC 28630.

An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.mackiefh.com.