James Harbin KIrby

James Harbin Kirby, age 78 of Resaca, died Tuesday September 11th at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. James was born July 28, 1934 in Gordon County son of the late Sam and Pearl Kirby. He was Supervisor over the Tufting Department at Trend Mills of Plainville prior to his retirement and attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church. James was preceded in by his daughter, Tina Kirby Fouts, three brothers, Fain Kirby, Henry Kirby and Tallmadge “Woot” Kirby, three sisters, Bessie Pack, Ruth Boswell, and Maggie Cronan. Survivors include his wife, Maxie Kirby of Resaca. One son in law, Randy Fouts of Resaca, two brothers in laws, and three sisters in laws, two grandchildren, Tiffany Morgan and Leisha Grooms as well as five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday September 14th at 2pm from the chapel of Thomas Funeral Home with Rev. Sammy Allen officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Zion Baptist Cemetery. Music will be arranged by Jimmie Lou, Faye Bentley and Emma Fouts. Pallbearers serving include, Rusty Davis, Shawn Sutherland, Byron Brown, Raymond Brown, Marvin Pack, and Starling Kirby. Honorary Pallbearers are Greg Wright, Roy Greeson, Boyd Highfield, and Herbert Parker. Family will receive friends Thursday evening from 2 until 9pm at the funeral home. You may send condolence to the family at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com Thomas Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. James Harbin Kirby.