Kenneth Kirk, 70, of 650 Paton Drive, Limestone, NY passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020, at DeGraff Skilled Nursing Home in North Tonawanda, NY
Born on March 14, 1950 in Apple Creek, OH he was a son of the late Charles Jackson and Pauline Marie (Hull) Kirk, Sr.
He graduated from Limestone High School in 1968.
After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Army. He served in Vietnam and was awarded two Purple Hearts.
After his time in the military he lived in Jeffrey City WY for several years. In 1980 he returned to Bradford he was employed at Bradford Forest Products, Allegheny Bradford Corporation and Allegheny Store Fixtures.
During his free time he enjoyed digging for bottles, antiquing, hockey and the Buffalo Sabres.
Surviving is one daughter, Kristine (Kyle) Wheeler, of Bradford, three grandchildren Vance Webster, Tucker Webster, Jake Wheeler, three sisters, Diane Kirk, of Limestone, NY, Linda (Jerome) Peterson, of Bradford, and Susan (Donald) McAlpine, of Limestone, NY three brothers, Charles (Barbara) Kirk, of Custer City, James (Janet) Kirk, of Bradford, and Kelly (Debbie) Kirk, of Custer City, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his great nephew, Peyton Kirk.
Friends will be received on Friday, November 27, 2020 from 3-5pm & 7-9pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 372 East Main Street. Private funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1pm with Justin Peterson, officiating. This funeral service will be streamed online for friends to view on Saturday November 28, 2020 at 1:00pm. To view this service, go to www.hollenbeckcahill.com. select the live stream funerals tab East Main, here you will find the video.
Committal services and military honors will be accorded by members of the United States Army and members of the American Legion Post 1560 of Limestone in St. Patrick's Cemetery.
Donations can be made to the Disabled American Veterans, VA Regional Office, 1000 Liberty Ave, Room 1606, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com