Robert Haslam (Bob) Kirby Jr. of Remlap, Al. passed away on October 30, 2023 at the age of 89. He was born to Robert Haslam Kirby Sr. and Ethel Brunson Kirby on October 26, 1934 in Montgomery, Al. He graduate from Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery, Al. and attended Auburn University. He was drafted into the US Army in 1954 and served two years of active duty as a Military Policeman in Germany. Bob started his career with Delta Airlines in Montgomery, Al. He held many job titles with Delta, working in Memphis, TN., Charlotte, NC., San Francisco, CA., and Juneau, AK., before his retirement as Station Manager in Birmingham, Al. with 34 years of service.
Bob is survived by his wife of 64 years, Evelyn Hahn (Lyn) Kirby; son, Robert Haslam Kirby, III (Jane); daughter, Jenifer Kirby Boak; sister, Penny Spivey; nephew, Kirby Spivey (Jennifer).
5 Grandchildren: Jeff Davis (Ashley), Robert Haslam (Bobby) Kirby, IV., Samantha Kirby, Bradley Boak (Emily), and Bailey Boak.
6 Great Granddaughters: Anna Kirby, Reese Kirby, Isla Kirby, Emilia Davis, Caroline Davis and Charlotte Boak.
In addition, he is also survived by numerous extended family members and friends.
He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father and friend with unwavering generosity.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023 at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville, Al. Visitation will begin at 1:00pm following a chapel service at 2:00pm.
Friday, November 3, 2023
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home
Friday, November 3, 2023
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home
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