Obituary of Thurloe Lawrence Kirkland THURLOE L. KIRKLAND Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - May 21, 1999 Thurloe Lawrence Kirkland, 55, died May 20, 1999, at his home. Born March 10, 1944, in Halifax County, N.C., he was a 1962 graduate of Conway High School and a 1966 graduate of East Carolina University. A National Guardsman and a member of the Pirate Club, he was employed as a Group Leader, Converting Accounting with International Paper, Camp Mill. He was raised in Galatia Baptist Church and attended Grace Memorial United Methodist Church in Sedley. Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Sandy Johnston Kirkland; his mother, Katherine Kee Kirkland of Pendleton, N.C.; a daughter, Kirby Claire Kirkland of Courtland; a son, Ryan Lawrence Kirkland of Courtland; a brother, Joseph Hendrix Kirkland and his wife, Sarah, of Margaretsville; his mother-in-law, Evelyn L. Johnston of Franklin; and two nieces, Elaine Swisher and Kristi Atkins. He was predeceased by his father, Lawrence ``Jake'' Irving Kirkland. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Grace Memorial United Methodist Church, Sedley, with the Rev. James M. Smith officiating. Burial will be in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, and suggests that memorial donations be made to Grace Memorial UMC, P.O. Box 73, Sedley, Va. 23878. Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL Page: B8 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary ––– Thurloe Lawrence Kirkland, 55, died 20 May 1999 at his home. A graduate of East Carolina University, he worked as a Group Leader at International Paper. He was survived by his wife, children, and mother. He was predeceased by his father. A funeral was held 2 p.m. Sunday at Grace Memorial United Methodist Church, Sedley, with Rev. James M. Smith officiating. Burial followed at Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin. Memorial donations were requested for Grace Memorial UMC. ––– Transcript ––– THURLOE L. KIRKLAND Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - 21 May 1999 Thurloe Lawrence Kirkland, 55, died 20 May 1999, at his home. Born 10 March 1944, in Halifax County, N.C., he was a 1962 graduate of Conway High School and a 1966 graduate of East Carolina University. A National Guardsman and a member of the Pirate Club, he was employed as a Group Leader, Converting Accounting with International Paper, Camp Mill. He was raised in Galatia Baptist Church and attended Grace Memorial United Methodist Church in Sedley. Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Sandy Johnston Kirkland; his mother, Katherine Kee Kirkland of Pendleton, N.C.; a daughter, Kirby Claire Kirkland of Courtland; a son, Ryan Lawrence Kirkland of Courtland; a brother, Joseph Hendrix Kirkland and his wife, Sarah, of Margaretsville; his mother-in-law, Evelyn L. Johnston of Franklin; and two nieces, Elaine Swisher and Kristi Atkins. He was predeceased by his father, Lawrence "Jake" Irving Kirkland. A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Grace Memorial United Methodist Church, Sedley, with the Rev. James M. Smith officiating. Burial will be in Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, and suggests that memorial donations be made to Grace Memorial UMC, P.O. Box 73, Sedley, Va. 23878. Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL Page: B8 ––– Vital Statistics ––– |---------------------------------------------| | Field | Value | |-------|-------------------------------------| | Name | Thurloe Lawrence Kirkland | | Age | 55 years | | Birth | 10 March 1944, Halifax County, N.C. | | Death | 20 May 1999, at his home | |---------------------------------------------| ––– Table of Relationships ––– |-------------------------------------------------------------| | Name | Relationship | Location | |---------------------------|---------------|-----------------| | Thurloe Lawrence Kirkland | Decedent | - | | Sandy Johnston Kirkland | Spouse | - | | Katherine Kee Kirkland | Mother | Pendleton, N.C. | | Kirby Claire Kirkland | Daughter | Courtland | | Ryan Lawrence Kirkland | Son | Courtland | | Joseph Hendrix Kirkland | Brother | Margaretsville | | Sarah Kirkland | Sister-in-law | Margaretsville | | Evelyn L. Johnston | Mother-in-law | Franklin | | Elaine Swisher | Niece | - | | Kristi Atkins | Niece | - | |-------------------------------------------------------------| ––– Publication Details ––– |---------------------------------| | Field | Value | |----------|----------------------| | Location | Norfolk, VA | | Name | Virginian-Pilot, The | | Date | 21 May 1999 | | Edition | FINAL | | Section | LOCAL | | Page | B8 | |---------------------------------| ––– Other Relevant Information ––– • Graduate of Conway High School (1962) • Graduate of East Carolina University (1966) • Employed at International Paper, Camp Mill as a Group Leader, Converting Accounting • National Guardsman • Member of the Pirate Club at East Carolina University • Attended Grace Memorial United Methodist Church, Sedley • Spouse's birth name was Sandy Johnston • Also known as Thurloe L. 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