Roy Kirkland Jr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Roy Kirkland Jr. of West Memphis, Arkansas, who passed away on January 16, 2022, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Dorothy Rauls Kirkland. He is survived by: his sister Betty Faye Gulledge of Springdale; his children, Dr. Susan Newsom (John Newsom) of West Memphis and Lee (Dewanda Kirkland) of West Memphis, Arkansas.; his grandchildren, Ann Lyles (Steven Lyles) of North Charleston, Liz Wong (Kenton Wong), Kaelyn Kirkland of West Memphis and Byron Kirkland of Aieia; and his close friend Dr. Barbara Wood of Hot Springs.
Due to Covid pandemic, private graveside service for immediate family will be held with a celebration of life to be determined later this year.
In honoring his life, the family request instead of sending flowers that contributions be made to the National Beta Club Scholarship Fund, 151 Beta Club Way, Spartanburg, SC 29306-3012.