Atkinson County GaArchives Obituaries.....Kirkland, Sears March 13, 2006
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Atkinson County Citizen - March 23, 2006
 Mr. Sears Kirkland, age 70 of Pearson, GA, passed away Monday morning, March 
13, 2006 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA following an extended 
illness.
 A native of Atkinson County, Mr. Kirkland was born November 27, 1935, son of 
Randolph Julian and Ione Sears Kirkland. He was retired from the State of 
Georgia, Child Support Recovery Unit. Mr. Kirkland was the first Child Support 
Agent in the Alapaha Circuit. He also worked as an investigator with the DA's 
office for 10 years. Mr. Kirkland was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of Union 
Hill Congregational Christian Church where he served as the secretary of Union 
Hill's cemetery fund for many years.
 Survivors include his wife, Patsy Kirkland of Pearson, GA; two daughters, 
Karen Carter of Pearson, GA and Seann Miller and husband E.J. of Newport 
Richey, FL; two stepsons, David Cofield and wife Gloria of Groveland, FL and 
Andy Cofield and wife Abby of Axson, GA; stepdaughter, Pam McMillan and husband 
Mac of Crestview, FL; and brother Jeff Kirkland and wife Patricia of Pearson, 
GA. Two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, eight step grandchildren and 
several nieces and nephews also survive.
 Funeral services for Mr. Kirkland were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 16, 
2006 at Union Hill Congregational Christian Church with Rev. Carlie Lastinger 
officiating and the eulogy was given by Bill Walker. Special musical selections 
included "How Great Thou Art" rendered by soloist, Rev. Preston Moore with 
Francine Fender accompanying at the piano and "Blessed Assurance" rendered by 
the congregation with Francine Fender accompanying at the piano. Soft music for 
the prelude and postlude was provided by Francine Fender, pianist. The 
interment followed in Union Hill Cemetery.
 Serving as active pallbearers were Bill Renfroe, Jimmy Dale Cribb, Claude 
Creel, Bill Walker, Dave Baker, Lane Basemore.
 Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, GA was in charge of the arrangements.

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