Joseph Carlton Kirkland Obituary
In loving memory of Joseph Carlton Kirkland of Lyons, Georgia, born in Evans, Georgia, who departed this world on February 21, 2026 at the age of 90. Joseph leaves behind a legacy remembered by 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 Annette Lindsay Kirkland; his stepson Tracey Burton; his great grandchild Dallas Kirkland; his parents, Elijah Ferrell Kirkland and Lalia Sapp Kirkland; and his siblings, J. W. Kirkland, Annalee Kirkland Webber and Jean Kirkland.
He is survived by: his children, Jan K. Griffin (Murray) of Savannah, Jimmy Moser of Claxton, Dr. Joseph Carlton "Joey" Kirkland, Jr. of Savannah and Joyce "Ann" Kirkland Leggett (Tommy Williams) of Lyons; his stepchildren, Greg Wilt (Tina) of Lyons, Daniel Wilt (Annette Cobb) of Reidsville, Dewayne Burton (Sharon) of Lyons and Gidget Rewis Cox of Peking, Illinois; and his brother Danny Kirkland of Florida. He is also survived by twenty-three grandchildren, forty-four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Flowers are accepted, or memorial donations suggested to Reedy Creek Full Gospel Church, 142 Lindsay Lane, Lyons, GA 30436.
