George William Kirby Obituary
George William Kirby (Hudson, North Carolina), born on February 19, 1934, passed away on September 19, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of George William Kirby to show support.
He was predeceased by: his father Charles Wakefield Kirby (Effie McDade Kirby) of Hudson's Man; and his siblings, Opal Kirby Price (James), Irene Kirby Huss (Kenneth), Rachel Kirby Bell (William), Geneva "Boots" Kirby Anderson (Jack), Hunter Charles Kirby and Elbert Jack Kirby.
He is survived by: his wife Eleanor Moore Kirby; his sons, Kyle, Kevin (Kathy) and Kregg; his grandchildren, Kasey Kirby Swords (Nathan), Katlyn "Katy" Kirby, Kourtney Kirby Sandefur (Taylor), McKenzie "Kenzie" Kirby, Rachel Kirby and Avery Kirby; and his great grandchildren, Kylah Corpening, Kirby Scout Swords, Hudson Swords and Tate Sandefur. He is also survived by his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, brother-in-law, and sisters-in-law.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of Hudson (345 Main St, Hudson, NC 28638). As a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Hudson, George served many years as a Sunday School teacher, trustee, member of various committees, and most recently a greeter every Sunday prior to the Covid-19 pandemic.
