Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory

The Lutheran Church of our Savior

IN CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE AND LOVES of JOSEPH BENTON KIRBY, III
 
Presented and dedicated to a remarkable HUSBAND and FATHER by his wife, Buffy Lynn, his son, Joseph Benton, IV and his daughter, Beth Lynne.
 
“They that love beyond the world cannot be separated from it. Death cannot kill what never dies." William Penn
 
On July 12th, 2012 at sunrise, our heavenly Father chose to walk one of his ‘earthly angels’ home. Joe (Joe Bear), Joseph Benton Kirby, III, gently and peacefully took the hand of his big sister, Linda Jo, and together they walked through the gates of paradise to eternal peace and joy. 

Joe’s family would like to invite his friends to celebrate the life of perhaps the most phenomenal husband, father, grandfather, son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend, one could ever hope to be blessed with. Please join the family:
 
Wife, Buffy Lynn Kirby
 Son, Joseph Benton Kirby, IV
 Daughter, Beth Lynne Ogne
 Son-in-Law, Christopher Michael Ogne
 Father, Joseph Benton Kirby, Jr. and Margaret Kirby
 Mother, Mildred Ruth Kirby
 Father-in-Law, Omar Franklin Barnhart
 Mother-in-Law, Margaret Eva Barnhart
 Sister, Linda JoAnn Hoskins
 Brother-in-Law, Darcy Hoskins
 Sister, Mildred Ruth Turner
 Brother-in-Law, Richard Turner
 Sister, Judith Diane Latham
 Brother-in-Law, Gary Latham
 Brother, Patrick Allyn Kirby
 Sister-in-Law, Sandra Kirby
 Brother-in-Law, Barry Blaine Barnhart
 Sister-in-Laws, Karen Barnhart, Michelle Barnhart and Candace Barnhart
 Nephews, Jonathan, Keith, Daniel, and Adam Kirby and Brian Blaine Barnhart
 Nieces, Cheri Nicole Moody and Kisa Adams
 
We celebrate Joe’s legacy for generations present--granddaughters Olivia Rose, Faith Lynn and Hope Ann Ogne--and those to come!
 
This CELEBRATION will take place at The Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 7365 Indian Head Highway, Bryans Road, Maryland 20616, on Sunday, December 23, 2012, at 3:30 p.m.—the occasion of Joe’s and Buffy’s 33rd Wedding Anniversary. “Wither thou goest, I will follow.” Ruth 1:16
 
BECAUSE YOU LOVED ME
 For all those times you stood by me, for all the truth you made me see,
 For all the joy you brought to my life, for all the wrong that you made right,
 For every dream you made come true, for all the love I found in you,
 
I’m everything I am, BECAUSE YOU LOVED ME!
 
I had your love I had it all. I'm grateful for each day you gave me!
 Maybe I don't know much, but I know this much is true,
 I AM BLESSED BECAUSE I AM LOVED BY YOU!!
 
Pastor Christopher Michael Ogne (“Big Daddy’s” Son-in-Law) will lead the Celebration, at Joe’s most favorite time of year—the birth and celebration of Jesus Christ, our risen Lord and Savior!
 
Friends are asked to contribute any special moments, songs, good times, and/or mementos, shared with Joe. Please contact his wife Buffy at 301-292-0294. We would love to include these in his Celebration! 

We are asking that in lieu of flowers (the Sanctuary will be filled with Christmas poinsettias as it was on this special occasion 33 years ago), donations be made to:
 
• The Lutheran Church of Our Savior Building Fund, 7365 Indian Head Highway, Bryans Road, Maryland 20616 (Joe was most excited about seeing and singing in the new Sanctuary when dedicated.)
 
OR
 
• The Northern Virginia Sheltie Rescue, 977 Seminole Trail, PMB 314, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901 or at nvsr.org (Joe was dedicated to his Shelties and cherished their company all his life--both before and while he was ill).
 
By love, they are remembered and in memory they live!
 

Friends and family are invited to a portrait of Joe's life on Sunday, December 23 at 2:30 pm directly preceding his Celebration Service beginning at 3:30 pm. Reception immediately following in the Church hall.

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