Benji Kirkland Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Benji Kirkland (Newberry, South Carolina). Benji, born on May 25, 1945, passed away on August 6, 2026. 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 Anne Kirkland; and his grandson Benjamin Alexander Branch. He is survived by: his daughters, Lonica Dowd (Lowell), Elisha Shinn (James) and Gina Marie Kirkland; his close friend Marcello Acosta; his friends, Billy Brice and Heber Long; his sisters, Marcia Adkins (Grady), Ginger Kirkland and Rebecca "Kiki" Gilstrap (Rick); his grandsons, Zach Branch (Caitlin), Robert "Landon" Dowd (Abby) and Benjamin "Luke" Dowd; his great grandchildren, Riley Anne Branch and Presley May Branch; Kira Blue.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Newberry College, Athletic Department, 2100 College Street, Newberry, SC 29108.