Howard Kirby

August 2, 1950 - October 24, 2019

Patrick South Carolina Howard Franklin Kirby, 69, of Patrick died on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A private memorial service will be planned at a later date. Howard was born in Florence County. He was the son of the late, Willie Joe Kirby and Sarah Dennis Kirby. Howard loved horses and dancing with his late wife, Rosie. He also could cook an excellent pound cake. Surviving are his sisters, Wilma J. Myers of Aynor, and Angelia Roberts of Kentucky; his brother, Dennis Kirby of Florence; 3 grandchildren; many loving nieces and nephews and several great nieces, great nephews and great great nieces and nephews; 5 step children; several step grandchildren and great grandchildren; and his loving caregivers, Jo, Stephanie, and Angela. Howard was preceded in death by his wife, Rosie Kirby; his son, Michael Kirby; and by his sister, Sara Lynn Johnson. Cremation arrangements are being handled by Kistler Hardee Funeral Home and Crematory of Darlington. In lieu of flowers memorials may be to the Alzheimer’s Association.