Earl R. Kirk Sr.

Earl Randolph Kirk, Sr., 88, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at his home in Louisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Thursday, July 17, in the Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Kenny Chessor officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 2 p.m. until service time at Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Interment will immediately follow the service in Sunrise Memorial Cemetery in Noxapater, Mississippi. Earl was born November 11, 1936, to Alvin Earl and Enid Claire Schooler Kirk in Louisville. He retired as a material handler from Taylor Machine Works. Earl enjoyed working in his garden and singing the old country songs. He was known as “Mr. Fix-It” because he could fix anything and was also good at repurposing items that could not be repaired to work as designed. Most of all, he loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Earl is survived by his daughter, Julie Kirk of Louisville and son, Eddie Kirk (Selena) of Collinsville, Mississippi. One of his greatest joys was being “PaPaw” to his grandchildren: Natalie Holdiness, Alisha (Shelby) Copas, Jessica (Jason) Harlan, Heather Sabinson, Jeremy (Jennifer) Kirk, Kevin Kirk, Ashley Former, and Jennifer Kirk; as well as his great-grandchildren: Joseph Saucier, Edward Saucier, Amy Sabinson, Roy Sabinson, Justin Sabinson, Coby Sabinson, Destiny Sabinson, Erin Kilbreath, Kelsey Kirk, Austin Catt, Taylor Kirk, Caleb Kirk, Chelsea Murietta, Dominic Mack, Audrey Mack, Emily Kirk, Quinton Kirk, Aaron Randolph Kirk, and Jaxon Holdiness. He also leaves behind three great-great-grandchildren; sister, Kathryn Kirk; brother, Sam Kirk (Barbara); and sister-in-law Gloria Kirk, all of Louisville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sally Ann Kirk; sons, Ricky Kirk and Earl Kirk, Jr.; his parents; brothers, Alvin Ralph Kirk and Roger T. Kirk, sisters, Lola Kirk and Lavada (Bobby) Robertson; and great-grandson, Hunter Copas. Serving as pallbearers are Shelby Copas, Roy Sabinson, Jeremy Kirk, Jason Harlan, Justin Sabinson, and Edward Saucier. Honorary pallbearers are Joseph Saucier and Coby Sabinson. Services are under the direction of Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.masseyfuneralhome.net.

Earl R. Kirk Sr.

November 11, 1936 - July 15, 2025

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November 11, 1936 - July 15, 2025

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