J. V. Kirkley

Graveside services for Mr. J. V. Kirkley will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Cliburn Cemetery in Silver Creek. Mr. Kirkley, age 77, passed away on Tuesday April 14, 2020 at his residence. Reverend Ray Hodges and Reverend Paul Roney will officiate. Pallbearers will be Bobby Cliburn, Craig Kirkley, Lawrence Smith, Eric Peavey, Hoss Kirkley and Joey Lane. Saulters Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. J.V. Kirkley was born on January 24, 1943 in Carson, MS to Jesse Kirkley and Cecile King Kirkley. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the owner of Kirkley’s Auto Electric. He was a member of Shalom Baptist Church and was an avid Ham Radio operator. He loved to hunt and fish. He was preceded in death by his mother and father. Mr. Kirkley is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy Cliburn Kirkley of Silver Creek; two daughters, Angela Kirkley Hayes of Brookhaven and Amy Kirkley Smith of Silver Creek; two grandchildren, Tyler Hayes of Brookhaven and Kyle Smith of Silver Creek; one great-granddaughter, Chloe Smith; and a brother, Jerry Kirkley (Marie) of Prentiss. There will be a viewing at graveside from 10:30 to 11:00 am before service. Online condolences and a guest registry are available at www.saultersmoorefuneralhome.com