Donald Garvin Kirby Obituary
We announce the death of Donald Garvin Kirby of Hancock, Maryland, who passed away on June 7, 2026, at the age of 78. Donald will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald Garvin Kirby to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest Melvin and Helen Elizabeth Kirby (Hose); his siblings, Bill Kirby, Ken Kirby, Junior Kirby, Paul Kirby, Ronnie Kirby and Frances Weller; and his pet Beau.
He is survived by: his wife Sheila Wilson Kirby; his son Donald G. "Chopper" Kirby, II (Heather) of Hagerstown, MD; his granddaughter Olivia Kirby (Julian Baker) of Hagerstown, MD; his siblings, Robert Kirby (Rosemary) of Hickman, TN, Betty Alderman of White Post, VA, Nancy Campello of Hagerstown, MD and Mary Brandenburg of Bloomington, IN; his pet Autumn; his close friends, Adam and Heather Branch; his family, Jeff, Beth Hull (family: Terry, Donna Hull), Darren and Mary Daymude (family: Steve, Angie Fulton, Greg Strite, Jesse Stouffer, Jon); and his grandchildren, Steve Nuse, Bernard Rosenbourgh, Eric Knode, Jane Branch, Lyn Shives, Allen Billman, Andy Taylor, Sr. and Hunter Kolich. He is also survived by family, Steve, Angie Fulton and family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: John R. Marsh Cancer Center 11110 Medical Campus Rd. Hagerstown, MD 21742.
