Gates Perry Kirk Obituary
The passing of Gates Perry Kirk (Starkville, Mississippi) occurred on October 17, 2026. Gates, born on June 17, 2009, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Robert Earl Kirk; and his grandparents, Richard Gerald Stapp, Jr., Hal, Mary Kirk and Herbie Kirk.
He is survived by: his mother Tammie Kirk Weems; his stepfather Chris Weems; his brother Stapp Kirk; his stepsiblings, Codi Echols (Casey), Cole Ballard (Danielle), Cami, Celi, Cash and Cloe Weems; his grandmothers, Mary Beth Stapp and Janice Kirk; and his stepgrandparents, Buddy and Angela Weems. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 21st 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church (307 University Dr, Starkville, MS 39759). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 21st 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 21st 2026 at 3:30 PM at the Decedar Baptist Church Cemetery (46 Co Rd 246, Lawrence, MS 39336).
Memorials may be made to Curry High School for the Gates Kirk Fund for their media center at 155 Yellow Jacket Drive, Jasper, AL 35503, to Newton County Academy for the Gates Kirk Media Fund at 14602 Highway 15, Decatur, MS 39327, or to Starkville Academy for the Gates Kirk Memorial Fund, 505 Academy Road, Starkville, MS 39759.
