Alvin Junior Kirby Obituary

We announce the death of Alvin Junior Kirby of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, born in Independence, Louisiana, who passed away on June 29, 2026, at the age of 70. Alvin will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ruth Margaret Ellenberger Kirby and Alvin Finley Kirby; and his sister Ruth Ann Kirby. He is survived by: his wife Connie Sue Effler Kirby; his children, Pam Kirby McSpadden and Brent Alvin Kirby; his son-in-law Jack McSpadden; his grandchildren, Brandon Price, Shawn McSpadden and Austin McSpadden; his sisters, Mary Kirby Bowman and Shirley Kirby Effler (Richie); his siblings-in-law, Bruce Bowman, Sr. and Paula Effler; his nephew Ronnie Bruce McCahill; and his nieces, Nicole Pinion, Jamie McSpadden and Holly Pinion. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.