Saturday, June 27, 2020

Max Kirk

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Max D. Kirk, age 86 of Diamond, Missouri, died on June 25, 2020 at Stark City, Missouri. Max was born in Stella, Missouri in 1934 to Loral and Josie (Deal) Kirk. 

He grew up in the Stella, Rocky Comfort and Neosho area and graduated from Stella High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force, 1952 - 1962. He worked as a warehouse foreman at Tamko Roofing until retiring in 1996. 

Max married Sue (Hobbs) on February 1, 1958 in Miami and twelve years ago, after 50 years of marriage, she preceded him in death on March 28, 2008. He was never the same after the loss of his beloved Sue. 








Both Max and Sue attended many activities of their grandchildren, ball games, concerts and various school events. Their grandchildren and great grandchildren brought them much enjoyment. Max enjoyed gardening, genealogy and RV travel. Max and Sue traveled in their RV all over the United States and Canada. They were the happiest when heading to another destination to Newfoundland, Alaska, Victoria Island, Calgary or just any place that interested them.

Max is survived by three children, Melinda (Randy) Morgan of Stark City, Brian (Janet Kirk) of Bentonville, Arkansas and Randy (Jane) Kirk of Olathe, Kansas; one sister, Lorene Dugan of Joplin; seven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Sue and his parents, he is preceded in death by five siblings.

The family wished to express their heartfelt thanks to all who helped with the care of Max during his illness, especially, Avalon Hospice.

Private graveside services will be held.

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