Johnny Kirk
1949—2024

Johnny Kirk, age 75, of Inez, passed away Sept. 19, 2024, at his residence.

He was born July 17, 1949, in Paintsville to the late Arthur Kirk Sr. and Maxine (Horn) Kirk.

In addition to his parents, Johnny is preceded in death by two sons, Johnny Kirk Jr. and Ricky Dean Kirk; two brothers, Arthur Kirk Jr. and Virgil Ray Kirk; one sister, Virginia Elizabeth Kirk; four grandchildren, Dustin Kirk, Justin Kirk, Nathaniel Hinkle and Christopher Bowen; and one great-grandchild, Liam Chase Bowen.

He is survived by his wife, Myrtle (Horn) Kirk of Inez; three daughters, Amanda Sue Meade, Kimberly Lynn Bowen and Alisha Jude, all of Inez; one son, Earl (Krissy) Bowen; and one brother, Edgar Kirk of Columbus, Ohio. Johnny is also survived by 11 grandchildren, Keesha (Raymond) Johnson, Kirkland (Andrea) Bowen, Susan Kirk, Renae Kirk, Steven Kirk, Ricky Bowen, Ricky Kirk, Brett Kirk, Katie Mills, Ariel Meade and Isabella Jude, and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at the Kirk Memorial Baptist Church with Albert Horn and Richard Doc Maynard officiating. Burial followed at the Kirk Cemetery 2. Arrangements are under the direction of Crum Funeral Home of Inez.