William Kirkland Obituary William "Nuke" Reginald Kirkland July 14, 1928 - August 9, 2013 William Reginald "Nuke" Kirkland, 85, passed away August 9, 2013. A native of Boykins, VA, he was a son of the late Robert E. and Pauline Fuller Kirkland. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Elna Tomlin Kirkland, and two brothers, Robert Kirkland, Jr. and John Calvin "Johnny Buck" Kirkland. Mr. Kirkland was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a veteran of the Merchant Marines. He was a 1957 graduate of Virginia Tech (VPI) and was a member and deacon of Boykins Baptist Church. He was a general sales manager for Ralston Purina retiring after 35 years of service. He was a member of the Boykins Lions Club and the Boykins American Legion. Survivors include his loving daughters, Kay K. Cloutier and husband, Al, of Coatesville, PA, Jill Annette Kirkland of Wake Forest, NC and Kathy Jo Edwards and husband, Drew, of Branchville; six grandchildren, Megan L. Cloutier, Morgan A. Cloutier, Tyler W. Cloutier, G. Andrew Edwards, III, Cody K. Edwards, and Ann Jackson Edwards; one sister, Katherine K. "Kitty" Futrell and husband, Milton, of Courtland and one brother, Ollie Wayne "Mutt" Kirkland, of Boykins. The funeral will be 11 AM Tuesday, August 13, at Boykins Baptist Church with the Rev. Raymond Bunn officiating. Burial will follow in Beechwood Cemetery. Viewing will be from 6 to 8 PM Monday evening at Wright Funeral Home, Boykins. The family will receive friends at the residence and suggests, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Boykins Baptist Church or the Boykins Fire Department and Rescue Squad. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2191592 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/william-kirkland-obituary?id=24132911 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/william-reginald-kirkland-boykins-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary William Reginald "Nuke" Kirkland, born on 14 July 1928, passed away on 9 August 2013. A veteran of the Korean War and a graduate of Virginia Tech, he was a dedicated family man and community member, survived by his daughters, grandchildren, and siblings. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services William Reginald "Nuke" Kirkland's funeral took place on 13 August 2013. Burial followed at Beechwood Cemetery. Viewing was held on the evening of 12 August at Wright Funeral Home in Boykins. ## The Edited Obituary William "Nuke" Reginald Kirkland 14 July 1928 - 9 August 2013 William Reginald "Nuke" Kirkland, 85, passed away 9 August 2013. A native of Boykins, VA, he was a son of the late Robert E. and Pauline Fuller Kirkland. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Elna Tomlin Kirkland, and two brothers, Robert Kirkland Jr. and John Calvin "Johnny Buck" Kirkland. Mr. Kirkland was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a veteran of the Merchant Marines. He was a 1957 graduate of Virginia Tech (VPI) and was a member and deacon of Boykins Baptist Church. He was a general sales manager for Ralston Purina, retiring after 35 years of service. He was a member of the Boykins Lions Club and the Boykins American Legion. Survivors include his loving daughters, Kay K. Cloutier and husband, Al, of Coatesville, PA, Jill Annette Kirkland of Wake Forest, NC, and Kathy Jo Edwards and husband, Drew, of Branchville; six grandchildren, Megan L. Cloutier, Morgan A. Cloutier, Tyler W. Cloutier, G. Andrew Edwards III, Cody K. Edwards, and Ann Jackson Edwards; one sister, Katherine K. "Kitty" Futrell and husband, Milton, of Courtland; and one brother, Ollie Wayne "Mutt" Kirkland of Boykins. ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | William Reginald Nuke Kirkland | |---------|--------------------------------| | Age | 85 years | | Birth | 14 July 1928; Boykins, VA | | Death | 9 August 2013; Unknown | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------------|--------------------|-----------------| | William Reginald Nuke Kirkland | Decedent | Boykins, VA | | Elna Tomlin Kirkland | Spouse | -- | | Kay K. Cloutier | Child | Coatesville, PA | | Jill Annette Kirkland | Child | Wake Forest, NC | | Kathy Jo Edwards | Child | Branchville, VA | | Megan L. Cloutier | Grandchild | -- | | Morgan A. Cloutier | Grandchild | -- | | Tyler W. Cloutier | Grandchild | -- | | G. Andrew Edwards III | Grandchild | -- | | Cody K. Edwards | Grandchild | -- | | Ann Jackson Edwards | Grandchild | -- | | Katherine K. Kitty Futrell | Sibling | Courtland, VA | | Ollie Wayne Mutt Kirkland | Sibling | Boykins, VA | | Robert E. Kirkland | Parent | -- | | Pauline Fuller Kirkland | Parent | -- | ## Other Relevant Information 1. William Reginald "Nuke" Kirkland was a native of Boykins, VA. 2. He served as an Army veteran during the Korean War and was also a veteran of the Merchant Marines. 3. He graduated from Virginia Tech (VPI) in 1957. 4. William was a member and deacon of Boykins Baptist Church. 5. He worked as a general sales manager for Ralston Purina, retiring after 35 years of service. 6. He was actively involved in the Boykins Lions Club and the Boykins American Legion.