Thomas Kirles Obituary Thomas L. Kirles, Jr. July 23, 1924 - November 15, 2015 Garner, NC- Thomas Love Kirles, Jr., 91, passed away November 15, 2015. Mr Kirles was born in Princess Anne County, VA and was a former resident of Norfolk, VA. He was a graduate of Maury High School and was a former accountant with Virginia Electric and Power Company, Lincoln Company, and Marsh Kitchens. Mr. Kirles was also a professional jazz trumpet player. He was presently a member of Aversboro Rd. Baptist Church in Garner, NC where he enjoyed being in the choir playing his trumpet and playing for veteran s services. He was predeceased by his parents Thomas and Ethel Mae Kirles and also by his wife, the former Eunice Beaton (Honey Lane) mother of Thomas L. Kirles, III. Survivors include two sons, Chaplain Lt. Col. Thomas Love Kirles, III (USAF Ret.) and his wife Holly of Colorado Springs , CO, and John David Kirles and his wife Patricia of Angier, NC, three grandchildren, Jeremy Thomas Kirles (Crystal), Jennifer Robin Kirles and Alexandra Kirles, three great grandchildren, Creed Lewis Kirles, Allegra Anne Kirles and Chapel Lewis Kirles and his former wives; Juanita Kirles (mother of John David Kirles), and Emma Kirles. A memorial service will be held at 10 AM Friday, Nov. 20, 2015 at Aversboro Rd. Baptist Church, Garner, NC with Pastor Harvey Whaley officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at 3:30 PM at Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin,VA. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Music Ministry of Aversboro Rd. Baptist Church, 1600 Aversboro Rd., Garner, NC 27529. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin VA has charge of arrangements. www.wrightfuneralhome.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/3381458 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/thomas-kirles-obituary?id=16372747 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/thomas-l-kirles-north-carolina-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Thomas L. Kirles, Jr., born 23 July 1924, in Princess Anne County, VA, passed away on 15 November 2015, at 91. He was a former accountant and jazz trumpet player, survived by two sons, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A memorial service for Thomas L. Kirles, Jr. was held on 20 November 2015 at Aversboro Rd. Baptist Church, Garner, NC. Burial followed at Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin, VA. ## The Edited Obituary Thomas Kirles Obituary Thomas L. Kirles, Jr. 23 July 1924 - 15 November 2015 Garner, NC - Thomas Love Kirles, Jr., 91, passed away 15 November 2015. Mr. Kirles was born in Princess Anne County, VA, and was a former resident of Norfolk, VA. He was a graduate of Maury High School and was a former accountant with Virginia Electric and Power Company, Lincoln Company, and Marsh Kitchens. Mr. Kirles was also a professional jazz trumpet player. He was presently a member of Aversboro Rd. Baptist Church in Garner, NC, where he enjoyed being in the choir, playing his trumpet, and playing for veterans' services. He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Ethel Mae Kirles, and also by his wife, the former Eunice Beaton (Honey Lane), mother of Thomas L. Kirles, III. Survivors include two sons, Chaplain Lt. Col. Thomas Love Kirles, III (USAF Ret.) and his wife Holly of Colorado Springs, CO, and John David Kirles and his wife Patricia of Angier, NC, three grandchildren, Jeremy Thomas Kirles (Crystal), Jennifer Robin Kirles, and Alexandra Kirles, three great-grandchildren, Creed Lewis Kirles, Allegra Anne Kirles, and Chapel Lewis Kirles, and his former wives, Juanita Kirles (mother of John David Kirles), and Emma Kirles. A memorial service will be held at 10 AM Friday, 20 November 2015 at Aversboro Rd. Baptist Church, Garner, NC, with Pastor Harvey Whaley officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at 3:30 PM at Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Music Ministry of Aversboro Rd. Baptist Church, 1600 Aversboro Rd., Garner, NC 27529. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, VA, has charge of arrangements. www.wrightfuneralhome.org ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Thomas L. Kirles, Jr. | |---------|----------------------------------------| | Age | 91 years | | Birth | 23 July 1924; Princess Anne County, VA | | Death | 15 November 2015; Garner, NC | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------------|----------------------| | Thomas L. Kirles, Jr. | Decedent | Garner, NC | | Eunice Beaton | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Thomas Kirles | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Ethel Mae Kirles | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Thomas Love Kirles, III | Child | Colorado Springs, CO | | John David Kirles | Child | Angier, NC | | Jeremy Thomas Kirles | Grandchild | -- | | Jennifer Robin Kirles | Grandchild | -- | | Alexandra Kirles | Grandchild | -- | | Creed Lewis Kirles | Great Grandchild | -- | | Allegra Anne Kirles | Great Grandchild | -- | | Chapel Lewis Kirles | Great Grandchild | -- | | Juanita Kirles | Former Spouse | -- | | Emma Kirles | Former Spouse | -- | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Thomas L. Kirles, Jr. was a graduate of Maury High School. 2. He worked as an accountant with Virginia Electric and Power Company, Lincoln Company, and Marsh Kitchens. 3. He was a professional jazz trumpet player. 4. Thomas L. Kirles, Jr. was a member of Aversboro Rd. Baptist Church in Garner, NC. 5. He enjoyed participating in the church choir and playing his trumpet for veterans' services.