Romie Lloyd Kirkland Obituary
We announce the death of Romie Lloyd Kirkland (Claxton, Georgia), born in Reidsville, Georgia, who passed away on June 2, 2026, at the age of 91. Romie will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lloyd Kirkland and Myrtle Waters Kirkland. He is survived by: his wife Genevieve Kirkland of Claxton, GA; his children, Karen Blocker (Joe) of Darien, GA, Kathy Rogers of Pooler, GA and Stephen Kirkland of Glennville, GA; his stepdaughters, Ronda Boatwright (Dennie) of Claxton, GA and Julie Blackburn (John Choquette) of St. Mary's, GA; his grandchildren, Heather Dockery (Joshua), Joey Blocker (Monet), Joshua Rogers and Lucas Rogers; his stepgrandchildren, Misty Chancy (Ryan), Stephen Blackburn (Kim), Lee Jones, Brandon Blackburn (Brooke), Kaci Boatwright and Will Boatwright; his great grandchildren, Raven Dockery and Wyatt Dockery; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Serie Compton, Will Compton, Trent Compton, Charlotte Blackburn, Eddy Chancy, Glavin Blackburn, McKenzie Boatwright and Sidney Boatwright; and his great great grandchild Eliza Compton.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideons International at PO Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800.
