JOSEPH KIRKLAND Obituary: Terrebonne Parish, La.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Houma Courier, Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La.

6 July 2005

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July 02. 2005 12:31AM

Joseph Kirkland					[Photo]

Joseph "Joe" Glenn Kirkland, 49, a native of Krotz Spring and a resident of 
Thibodaux, died at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, June 30, 2005.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday at First Assembly of God Church in 
Thibodaux and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic 
Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Genevieve, with 
burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Michelle Toups Kirkland; his father, J.B. Kirkland; 
one son, Alex Kirkland; a special niece, Nicole Guidry; three brothers, James 
and wife, Linda, Jason and wife, Louva, and Virgil "Bud" Kirkland; two sisters, 
Frances "Sis" McCullah and Helen "Dee" Youngblood and husband, James; and 19 
nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian Tweedel Kirkland; and his 
sister, Amelia Kirkland.

He was a dedicated son to his 90-year-old father. He was a member of the Krewe 
of Chronos and Cleophas and was secretary of his bowling league.

He enjoyed motorcycle riding, watching NASCAR racing and spending time with 
family and friends.

He was an employee of Williams Fields Services for 23 years and will be sadly 
missed.

Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.