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.
Sarah and family, So sorry for your loss. You and the family are in our hearts and prayers as you face the days ahead. Don will always be remembered.
May our loving LORD hold each of You in His Loving Hands during this timeš We are praying for you!
How precious that Godās promise is complete, such a deserving gentleman. Loving you, Kelly and family.
I was always very fond of my uncle Don. I will always remember his sense of humor, his laugh and his storytelling. I never knew which stories were true and which ones were embellished a bit (or a lot). He would take me and my cousins for ice cream as kids. He was also a heck of a woodworker and I have fond memories of being in his old shop and riding on his riding lawnmower.
Aunt Sarah, Don Jr, Kelly, Angie and Tony, I am so sorry for the loss of uncle Don! He was a great man and will be missed dearly. Be in peace knowing that he is in a better place now and no longer in pain. Iām sorry I canāt physically be there on Friday but know I am with you in spirit. God bless you all!
So very sorry for your loss! You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sarah I am so very sorry for your loss—I know how much you loved him .May the good Lord give you comfort