Benjamin “Benny” Webber Kirby, 72, of Haven Drive, Roanoke Rapids died Monday, September 16, 2013 at his home.
Mr. Kirby was born June 16, 1941 in Johnston County to the late James Capo and Lynell Kirby. He was also preceded in death by his son: Little Benny Kirby of Kenly, NC.
He is survived his wife Barbara Kirby of the home; his mother-in-law: Georgie Sykes Gray of Roanoke Rapids; his son: Maxie Kirby and his wife Shannon of Kenly; his daughter: Kelly Swartzel and her husband David of Raleigh; his brothers: Mac Capo and Earl Capo of Jacksonville, FL; his sisters-in-law: Beth Gray-Robertson and her husband Billy, Beverly McKee and her husband Jeff, Pam Keeter and her husband Wayne and Melinda Speight all of Roanoke Rapids; five grandchildren: Webb, Kaitlyn and Bailey all of Kenly, NC, Carson and Ashton both of Raleigh, NC and his adorable little girl Muffin.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00 P.M. Sunday at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service with a memorial service to follow at 3:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Halifax, 220 Smith Church Road, Building C, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.
Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.