Mr. Earnest C. Kirkland's Obituary
Earnest C. Kirkland, 93, born January 3, 1918 in Rusk, TX, entered into rest August 21, 2011 in Philadelphia, MS. Earnest was a member of the Park Place Masonic Lodge #1172 A.F. & A.M. Earnest is preceded in death by his wife, Eva I. Kirkland and daughters, Lois Wright and Carol Sue Kirkland. His survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Jo Ann and Butch Tiller and Mary Len and Keith Doss, 9 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, brother, Earl Kirkland, and numerous nieces & nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, Aug. 25th, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at SouthPark Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at the graveside Friday, Aug 26th, at 10 a.m. at SouthPark Cemetery. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.southparkfunerals.com.
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