Obituary for Bert Laney Kirk
Bert L. Kirk, 93, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, while at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Bert was born on August 1, 1931, in the Hester Community southeast of Mangum, Oklahoma, to Aubrey E. and Zorah (Shipman) Kirk. He grew up in the Mangum area and graduated from Mangum High School with the Class of 1952. Bert married Martha Elnora Kyle on July 4, 1950. To this union came two loving daughters, Doris and Jana. He spent most of his career in the building material industry. Bert worked for Cisero Smith Lumber Company in Mangum and Crowell, Texas. He worked in Haysville, Kansas, Fort Smith, Arkansas, and then on to Lawton, Oklahoma. Bert was the first salesman hired when Republic Gypsum in Duke, Oklahoma opened in the 60's. From there he would work in Oklahoma City and Dallas, Texas, before finally settling in Altus. In 1972, Bert bought into Martins Ace Hardware which he helped operate until 1983. Bert was a farmer all his life and farmed the Fairview Community until 1988 and then the Hester Community. He enjoyed working with cattle, playing dominoes, riding four wheelers, and entertaining his family at the cabin on his farm.
Bert was preceded in death by his parents, Aubrey and Zorah, wife of 56 years, Martha, brother, Jay Kirk and wife, Marti, and brother, James Kirk.
Survivors include his two daughters, Doris Dollins and husband, Dale, and Jana Welch and husband, Neal; four grandchildren, Betsy Reynolds, Charlie Dollins and wife, Lindsey, Katie Brewer and husband, Josh, and Shana Baker and husband, Brad; his great grandchildren, Colby Cusher and wife, Kriston, Colton Cusher, Calebi Cusher, Morgan Reynolds, Braden Dollins and Breanna Russell, Braylee Dollins, Shyanne Brewer, Lynnden Brewer, Bishop Baker, and Shayden Baker; two great great grandchildren, Caleton Cusher and Brynleigh Dollins; and many other family members and friends.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 - 5:00 PM Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. A graveside service will be 10:00 AM Monday, September 16, 2024, at the Martha Cemetery with Rev. Kevin Baker officiating. Burial will be under the care of the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home and Crematory.
Memorial contributions may be made in Bert's name to the Martha Cemetery Association, PO Box 276, Martha, Oklahoma 73556.
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Bert was born on August 1, 1931, in the Hester Community southeast of Mangum, Oklahoma, to Aubrey E. and Zorah (Shipman) Kirk. He grew up in the Mangum area and graduated from Mangum High School with the Class of 1952. Bert married Martha Elnora Kyle on July 4, 1950. To this union came two loving daughters, Doris and Jana. He spent most of his career in the building material industry. Bert worked for Cisero Smith Lumber Company in Mangum and Crowell, Texas. He worked in Haysville, Kansas, Fort Smith, Arkansas, and then on to Lawton, Oklahoma. Bert was the first salesman hired when Republic Gypsum in Duke, Oklahoma opened in the 60's. From there he would work in Oklahoma City and Dallas, Texas, before finally settling in Altus. In 1972, Bert bought into Martins Ace Hardware which he helped operate until 1983. Bert was a farmer all his life and farmed the Fairview Community until 1988 and then the Hester Community. He enjoyed working with cattle, playing dominoes, riding four wheelers, and entertaining his family at the cabin on his farm.
Bert was preceded in death by his parents, Aubrey and Zorah, wife of 56 years, Martha, brother, Jay Kirk and wife, Marti, and brother, James Kirk.
Survivors include his two daughters, Doris Dollins and husband, Dale, and Jana Welch and husband, Neal; four grandchildren, Betsy Reynolds, Charlie Dollins and wife, Lindsey, Katie Brewer and husband, Josh, and Shana Baker and husband, Brad; his great grandchildren, Colby Cusher and wife, Kriston, Colton Cusher, Calebi Cusher, Morgan Reynolds, Braden Dollins and Breanna Russell, Braylee Dollins, Shyanne Brewer, Lynnden Brewer, Bishop Baker, and Shayden Baker; two great great grandchildren, Caleton Cusher and Brynleigh Dollins; and many other family members and friends.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 - 5:00 PM Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. A graveside service will be 10:00 AM Monday, September 16, 2024, at the Martha Cemetery with Rev. Kevin Baker officiating. Burial will be under the care of the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home and Crematory.
Memorial contributions may be made in Bert's name to the Martha Cemetery Association, PO Box 276, Martha, Oklahoma 73556.
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Visitation
Sunday
15
Sep
3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Lowell-Tims Funeral Home
1100 East Tamarack Road
Altus, OK 73521
Graveside
Monday
16
Sep
10:00 AM
Martha Cemetery
N/A
Martha, OK 73556
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